Welcome to Kimberly Wetty's Personal Page
While grace, gratitude, and faith have been my core foundation for most of my adulthood, the simple things in day-to-day life matter too. How much changes, and how much stays the same? I am on a 3-month personal leave of absence from work to focus on my family and me. I am so committed to leading a life filled with love and compassion as we embrace adversity and diversity with the hope of creating a world of belonging. The lyrics to Coldplay's song, Everyday Life, really hits home for me right now.
What in the world are we going to do?
Look at what everybody's going through
What kind of world do you want it to be?
Am I the future or the history?
'Cause everyone hurts
Everyone cries
Everyone tells each other all kinds of lies
Everyone falls
Everybody dreams and doubts
Got to keep dancing when the lights go out
Hold tight for everyday life
So, on Saturday, July 29th, Team BeachBum is swimming again! We are back in the water, and as always, I wish it was a pool and not open water especially given the all-out panic attack I suffered in last year's swim. Swim Across America is a wonderful organization, and we are so proud to support this vital cause.
Did you know that an estimated 40% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer sometime in their lifetime? Meanwhile, the National Cancer Institute's funding for investigative research and clinical trials has decreased by 25% over the past ten years. This benefit swim is critical because the money raised supports early-stage cancer research and clinical trials. The researchers we are funding are the next generation of cancer pioneers. The medical breakthroughs that we are helping save lives.
That is why Team BeachBum is hoping to reach a goal of $30,000. Since Tim and I joined the SAA family, we have raised over $400,000 for cancer research. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY!
Please consider donating as we make waves to fight cancer. Feel free to donate to any of us (you can search for our names on the Swim Across America website) or log onto our Team Page - it all goes to the same great cause! Every dollar matters!
Kimberly's Page: http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/kimberlywilsonwetty2023
Team BeachBum: http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/TeamBeachBum2023
I appreciate your consideration! Wishing you a safe and healthy summer!
With love and HUGS,
Kimberly