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2008 LIS Swim raises $900,000.00!
Record 636 Swimmers make a difference
In the midst of difficult times and an uncertain economy, a group of swimmers, sponsors, donors, kayakers, boaters and volunteers stepped up their effort and delivered some very successful results for Swim Across America. CONGRATULATIONS to all!
On July 26, the total number of individuals who swam in Long Island Sound was 436. These were composed of one, four and six mile swimmers who met the challenge of swimming the Sound. Tides and other obstacles were overcome and goals were reached. As usual, a wide range of ages and skills were represented, but there was no doubt they were as a team, focused on their objectives and fulfilling the promises they made. Additionally, 43 swimmers did their all in the Larchmont Shore Club pool as a safeguard for those not wanting to expose themselves to the obstacles in the Sound. Also, quite equal to their task, were the pool swimmers, who reached new highs in participation. The half and one mile swims in the New York AC pool on July 13 brought their total to 53 swimmers. This event, only four years old, has seen solid growth with many new, younger swimmers. This pool is a great venue for our events as is the Orienta Beach Club pool. At Orienta, on July 19, 95 swimmers splashed in from 6 A.M. to 10A.M. swimming their laps, either half or one mile distances. Among these individuals were more young people who, like their young adult counterparts, swimming along side them, making a difference in the fight against cancer. In deference to “improving with age”, there was at least one 70 plus swimmer showing everyone how it is done. The Swims remain three glorious days of fun and remembrance. They are combined with a profound sense of commitment to this cause of fighting cancer and ever mindful of the cancer patients we serve. Each swim stroke and each donation brings all of us one step closer to the cure. Some pictures can be seen in the Photo Gallery on the left and others by using the link below. Orienta and NYAC pictures will be poisted shortly. Click here to view LIS photos!
__________________________________________________ 2008 Long Island Sound Swims Calendar of Events
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