2nd Annual Swim for Melissa
09.06.24
Everyone's life has been impacted by cancer which is why we're partnering with Swim Across America and swimming to help raise money for cancer research, prevention and treatment!
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Proceeds from the swim will support quality-of-life clinical research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and pediatric oncology research at Mass General Hospital for Children Cancer Center.
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Total Raised To Date
Progress: 0%
Registrations: 19 Goal: 25000Raised of Goal -
Top Fundraisers
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1 -
Dave Callaghan ($5,460.42)
2 -
Christian Hamer ($3,350.00)
3 -
Jonathan Simon ($1,039.60)
4 - Evan Simon ($770.00)
5 -
Ashley Althoff ($700.00)
6 -
Robert Callaghan ($640.06)
7 - George Salis ($504.00)
8 - Alastair Bastian ($300.00)
9 - Kassandra Hostage ($155.00)
10 - Jessa Huff ($150.00)
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Team Honor Roll
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1 -
Team Callaghan ($6,806.48)
2 - Longfellow Stingrays ($6,276.40)
3 - Team Althoff ($1,920.00)
4 - Team Simon ($1,819.60)
WHAT: Melissa Callaghan Rice was a coach, a teacher, a therapist, a mentor, and a friend to so manyof us. Among the many things that she did, Melissa was the heart and soul of the Longfellow Stingrays for well over a decade. She helped to build the team from its fledgling years to 150 plus swimmers who continue to live her values of working hard, trying your best, treating everyone with kindness, and being a great sport no matter what.
In addition to instructing kids for the Stingrays, Melissa taught many kids with disabilities not just how to swim, but to love the water. She met families after work and found a way to do what no one else could - keep them safe so they could learn to find freedom and exercise in the water. She cried tears of joy with parents who had previously felt hopeless about their kids ever being able to swim and be safe around water.
Melissa was an inspiration to those who were lucky enough to know her.
When Melissa lost her long and courageous battle with cancer in June, 2022, she left behind her husband, Tom, and their two young children. Her time with us and, more importantly, with her family, was too short and we all wish there was something we could do about that.
We swim for Melissa to honor her legacy and to help find treatments - and ultimately a cure - to help other families just like hers.
Our swim is open to everyone. Non-Longfellow members can have the guest fee waived for this event.
DISTANCES:
10 & Under - 15x25 OR 15x50
11 & Up - 15x100, 15x200, OR 15x300
WHEN: September 6, 2024 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
WHERE: Longfellow Health Club, Natick, MA
HOW TO JOIN: Click the register button on the home tab of this page and get your own fundraising page to send out to your friends and family.
All swimmers and volunteers must complete the waiver found here and bring to the event check-in. If you are under 18, please bring the waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
Not able to participate with us on event day? Please consider making a donation using the 'Donate' bar above to support our efforts!
FUNDRAISING: We encourage swimmers to each raise at least $50. Many will raise more but if everyone raises $50, our swim could raise thousands to support cancer research, prevention and treatment.
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES: Every swimmer who participates will receive a Swim Across America cap and tattoos! Raise the amounts below and receive great SAA items for your efforts!
- $50 - SAA T-Shirt.
- $100 - SAA Sunglasses + $50 fundraising incentive.
- $300 - SAA Towel + $100 fundraising incentives.
- $1,000 - If you raise $1,000 you are acknowledged as a WaveMaker and receive WaveMaker benefits.
Individual WaveMaker Status: $1,000 minimum:
WaveMakers go above and beyond by raising at least $1,000 regardless of your age. Anyone can achieve WaveMaker status - swimmers, volunteers or SAA My Way participants. WaveMakers get special recognition and an exclusive WaveMaker gift. You can learn more about WaveMaker Status here.
QUESTIONS? Feel free to email Christian Hamer
