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Swim Across America - Nantucket
As many of you know, I am a 32 year Ovarian Cancer survivor. Beating cancer has fueled my ever growing curiosity to find unique ways of challenging myself. For a 3rd year, I have joined the Swim Across America-Nantucket family with the hopes of personally raising $4,000 and swimming 4 miles to support on-island cancer treatment and patient care. Nantucket is a special place for both me and my family and I’m committed to helping this community that means so much to me.
I’ll tackle this 4 mile ocean swim in memory of my late sister and best friend, Kate Sandquist. It was Kate who, not only encouraged me to sign up for the first time but it was HER, who helped me raise so much of the needed funds. After loosing her in October 2021, I feel a deep sense of continuing to carry out what she knew I could do.
Proceeds directly support Nantucket Cottage Hospital's oncology program which brings world-class oncology services to Nantucket, allowing patients to access much of their cancer care close to home, without the cost and stressful burden of off-island travel. Many of these cancer services are performed in the new state of the art Swim Across America Infusion Center. Similarly, SAA - Nantucket funding that supports Palliative and Supportive Care of Nantucket allows them to provide direct care and services on the island to patients and families who are coping with cancer, free of charge.
If you are able, please support me by making a donation to my personal fundraising page. Every bit helps and will make a huge impact on those fighting cancer on Nantucket.
Every swim stroke is for you, Kate!
I love you. more
Suzi