Everyone's life has been impacted by cancer, which is why Thornton Academy and UNE are partnering with Swim Across America to bring together swimmers from across Maine to make a difference in the fight against this terrible disease. Please join us on January 4, 2025 at UNE to have some fun while raising awareness and funding for cancer research, prevention and treatment.
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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WHAT: In our first annual event Maine swimmers are banding together to “Make Waves” to fight cancer. Cancer affects us all, and organizations like Dana Farber and Mass General Hospital are leading groundbreaking research on this disease which causes so much human suffering. They need our help to fight back! Join us for a fun & inspiring event to raise funds to cure cancer.
All swimmers will complete atleast 500 yards of swimming. Individual events will be a mixture of fun relays ranging from 50 yards to 500 yards, and there will be prizes and awards for participants. Don’t forget to bring your rubber ducky for the Rubber Ducky Relay!
WHEN: January 4, 2025; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: University of New England
SCHEDULE:
HOW TO JOIN: Click the register button on 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 ask swimmers to each raise at least $100. Many will raise more but if everyone raises $100, our swim could raise thousands to support cancer research, prevention and treatment.
SWIMMER FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES: Every swimmer who participates will receive a Swim Across America cap and washable tattoos! Raise the amounts below and receive recognition from SAA for your efforts!
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 Kathy Leahy at swimacrossamericamaine@gmail.com.
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