June 23, 2003
Swim Across America Kicks off 2003 Season
Two swim events to be held to benefit cancer research
Swim Across America, a non-profit working to raise funds for cancer research through swimming events, will kick off its 2003 season in the Boston area with two outstanding swims.
The first, the Boston Harbor Islands Swim, will be held on Friday, July 18. This is a 22-mile relay-style swim, beginning and ending at Rowes Wharf in downtown Boston.
The second swim will be held the next day on Saturday, July 19, at Nantasket Beach in Hull, Mass. There will be a competitive one-mile swim and a recreational/fitness half-mile swim.
Over the past eight years, SAA has raised over $1 million for the fight against cancer. This year's fundraising goal is $150,000. To participate in the swims, a minimum of $1,500 raised is required for the Boston Harbor swim and $100 is needed for the one-mile swim. All funds will benefit the David B. Perini, Jr. Quality of Life Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
Established in 1992, the Perini program provides medical, educational and psychosocial services to help survivors of childhood cancer cope with the long-term side effects of their treatments. The program also leads research projects in the effort to reduce and to eliminate the negative aspects of life-saving treatments for current pediatric patients.
Be part of these terrific events. Join us as a swimmer, sponsor or as a donor. Please contact Kitty Tetreault at (508) 660-1720 or visit www.swimacrossamerica.org for additional information and applications for swimmers and teams.
