Your support means so much to me!
One of my favorite annual summer events is the Nantucket Swim Across America (SAA). It's a morning like no other when hundreds of people from all walks of life show up to celebrate LIFE. This will be the 7th time I've participated in this event, and I will be doing the 1-mile swim. SAA Nantucket is hoping to raise $600,000, My own personal goal is $1,000. I'm reaching out to ask you to help me get there.
Nantucket is an island 30 miles out to sea. For cancer patients, this can present logistical issues for appointments, testing and treatment. I can't imagine riding on a rolling ferry for 2+ hours after an already nausea-producing chemo treatment. Proceeds from SAA Nantucket directly support the Nantucket Cottage Hospital (NCH) and the Palliative and Supportive Care of Nantucket (PASCON) to fund vital services for local and visiting cancer patients, minimizing their need to travel (usually to Boston, on a ferry then by car from Hyannis). NCH oncology programs enable more Nantucket residents to remain on-island for their cancer care, providing them a compassionate and caring environment. Funds raised help bring world-class oncologists to the island, allowing patients to receive treatments at home. And through PASCON, patients and families receive important physical, emotional and spiritual care, free of charge, often at a time when travel is impossible. If you've ever had a friend or family member in palliative care, you have learned first-hand how important and compassionate these programs are for both the patient and their family members when a loved one can stay in their own home.
SAA is TOMORROW, and I'm WAAAAAAAY behind on my fundraising, so I would love it if you would support me by sponsoring my SAA Nantucket weekend and consider making a gift. Thank you for your generosity and may it lead to a cancer-free world!
You can make a credit card donation by clicking on "DONATE" or send a check to Swim Across America - Nantucket, PO Box 3271, Nantucket, MA 02584. If you prefer to donate by check, please make it out to Swim Across America and include a note mentioning my name as the swimmer you are supporting!