Great Neck Swim

09.28.24

WHAT: Swim or Walk to fight cancer with Swim Across America!

At Great Neck South Middle School pool, we will be hosting a Swim Across America (SAA) Pool Swim fundraiser for cancer research.

As you may know, cancer has touched the lives of many of us in one way or another. Whether it's a family member, a friend, or even ourselves, the impact of this disease is profound. That's why we are reaching out to you today with a special request to join us in our mission to find a cure for cancer.

On September 28th, 2024, Great Neck South H.S. Boys and Girls Swim Teams will be partnering with Swim Across America, to raise funds for cancer research. Our goal is to swim a mile to support this important cause, and we need your help to make it happen. We are asking other swim teams to join us in our efforts to raise as much money as we can to help this great cause.

The event will take place at Great Neck South Middle School pool. The event will be divided into different time slots to accommodate swimmers of all ages and skill levels:

• High school swimmers will swim from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
• Middle school swimmers and young adults will swim from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Open swim/walkers for adults will be from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

For community members, individual corporate donors, and non-swim team participants:

Did you know? Every 15 minutes, 50 Americans are diagnosed with CANCER. Perhaps, dedicate your WALK or SWIM that incorporates the 15-theme. SWIMMERS can choose freestyle stroke for 15 minutes; then breaststroke for 15 minutes or at your own pace! WALKERS how about a relay with three of your friends each does 5 laps X three = 15-minute theme. You can walk/swim in honor or memory of a loved one.

WHEN: September 28, 2024
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

WHERE: Great Neck South Middle School Pool
349 Lakeville Road
Great Neck, NY 11020

HOW TO JOIN:

To Join a Team: Click the register button in the middle of this page. Select "Join A Team."  Login or select "Join As New Participant." Then, search for your swim team. Click on the green "Join" box and follow the steps to register.

To Join as an Individual: Click the register button in the middle of this page. Select "As an Individual"."  Login or select "Join As New Participant." Follow the steps to register.

Once you have completed your registration you will 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.

HOW IT WORKS: After you register you will be able to customize your PERSONAL PAGE, and a link will be provided for you to send to your family and friends. You can also connect your fundraiser to your FACEBOOK page to FUNDRAISE! Note: Donations are 100% TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. Donors can support you online with a credit card or mail in a check made out to SWIM ACROSS AMERICA, noting the name of the swimmer you are supporting on the memo line of the check.

FUNDRAISING: We encourage 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.

Encouraged fundraising minimums are:

• $100 - T-shirt and SAA Swim Cap
• $500 - Beach Towel
• $1,000 - If you raise $1,000 you are acknowledged as a WaveMaker and receive WaveMaker benefits.

Individual WaveMaker Status: $1,000 fundraising minimum:

WaveMakers go above and beyond by raising at least $1,000 for SAA. 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.

Check donations can be mailed to: Swim Across America, Inc. 8508 Park Rd. #389 Charlotte, NC 28210. Please note the swimmer name and or team name the donation should be applied towards.

QUESTIONS? Feel free to email Coach Jim: jmorrow@greatneck.k12.ny.us.