“Until there is a cure for cancer, there will always be a reason to swim all across America.” - Matt Vossler, Co-Founder, SAA
Thanks for following the LINK! I'm amped about this swim...here is some info for you to consider:
Three out of every four American families will have at least one family member diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. I have made a commitment to work toward changing this statistic, and I need your help.
On July 18, 2009, I'll be participating in Swim Across America, Chicago. I will swim one mile at the event. I am also committed to raise money for the cause. It's a challenge for me, but I'm very excited about doing it because I know it will make a real difference to the millions of people affected by cancer.
The 2008 Chicago Swim marks the 15th year swimmers will be making waves to fight cancer in Lake Michigan. All proceeds from the event benefit the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at Loyola University Medical Center. Your generous donations will help fund cancer research, diagnosis, prevention and treatment at this cutting-edge facility. Swim Across America enables everyone involved to experience the thrill of victory because everybody wins when the race is to find a cure for cancer. By supporting current work on the front lines of cancer research today, you can help pave the way towards innovative treatments for tomorrow.
And 90 cents of every dollar raised is donated!
Please help to support my efforts and this critically important cause by making a generous contribution.
Please consider sponsoring me online or you can make a check out to Swim Across America and send it to Swim Across America, 47 W. Polk St, Suite 100-561, Chicago, IL, 60605. Please remember as you are making your donation: in less than the time it took to read this e-mail, another person in the U.S. was diagnosed with cancer.
You can also help me by passing this message along to others who may be interested in being a part of Swim Across America, Chicago.
You can find out more about the Swim Across America organization by visiting www.swimacrossamerica.org/chicago
Thank you for your support.
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About Swim Across America
Swim Across America, Inc., [SAA] is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming- related events. With the help of hundreds of volunteers nationwide and past and current Olympians, SAA is helping find a cure for cancer through athleticism, community outreach and direct service. Founded in 1987, Swim Across America, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through a variety of high profile, swim-related events. Since inception SAA has raised over $20 million nationally for recognized beneficiaries. The beneficiaries we support are closely tied to the communities that are currently hosting events - New York, Boston, San Francisco and Chicago. We welcome your contributions and thank you for joining us in this fight.
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| Goal: | $300.00 |  |
| Raised: | $350.00 |
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