TEAM IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT CANCER
Friends and Family,
This August 3rd,I will once again be getting into the open water for my 3rd year swimming for Swim Across America. This is another huge milestone for our SAA work here on Long Island, and I am asking my friends to help me reach my goal of at least $5K !
Swim Across America Nassau/Suffolk has raised over $12 M since we began our efforts here on Long Island, and we hope to cross the to increase this even omr this year.
As part of Team ”IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT CANCER”, we swim in Memory and Honor of so many friends affected by Cancer. This year I swim in Memory of my husband, Ken Peters and in Honor of other family members and friends battling cancer. Our prayers are with all of our friends and family members who battle this devastating disease, the brilliant research scientists helping DEFEAT CANCER, and all the compassionate caregivers that support those continuing to fight.
I want everyone to know that your donations are going to support some of the most dedicated and renowned beneficiaries in the world of cancer research, treatment and prevention. They include Memorial Sloan Kettering, Cold Spring Harbor Lab, The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital (The Stacey Leondis Fellowship), The Feinstein Institute at North Shore LIJ, and SHARE Cancer Support. The team at SAA Nassau/Suffolk Long Island is an all-volunteer team, dedicated to maximizing the direct donations to our beneficiaries. Since our start in 2002, over 81% of every dollar raised goes directly to the cause. That is truly world-class.
Just to give you an idea of where the money goes Dr. Jedd Wolchok & Dr. Taha Merghoub from Weill Cornell wrote that the money we raised is helping them discover new treatments using immunotherapy and cryoablation to destroy cancerous tumors.
We are making a huge difference in the Fight against cancer, and I appreciate your consideration and any donation you feel appropriate. And please pass along to any friends who may want to help or join our swim.
You can make a secure credit card donation … Just follow the link below to my fundraising page
http://swimacrossamerica.org/GoTo/Trish_Burr_Peters and then use the blue Donate Now button toward the top right.
OR
Send a check made payable to "Swim Across America" and send to me at: Trish Burr-Peters, 301 Arthur Street, Freeport, NY 11520 - I will make sure it gets to the right person.
For more information on our Beneficiaries, Please visit the “Your Impact” dropdown section at the bottom of our SAA Nassau/Suffolk Long Island Website.
Thank you all – Stay well and remember (as Ken liked to say) Water is the Solution!
Trish (aka Pati)
https://www.facebook.com/swimacrossamerica/
Email - trishburr53@gmail.com
Cell: 516-578-8735