Podcasts about Swim Across America

Carolina heads to Durham on Saturday with a lot on the line...we preview the match-up with the Blue Devils (3:41)The Tar Heel basketball schedule is finally out (25:59)Sue Walsh joins to talk about the upcoming Swim Across America event (37:42)(If you are interested in contributing to the Swim Across America fundraiser: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/site/TR/OpenWater/National?pg=entry&fr_id=7114)Zoe Behrendt from Carolina Volleyball joins (1:04:24)Plus: #5SecondChallenge (1:22:44), Remember Those Guys? (1:31:00), the perfect NIL story (1:42:55) and HCYJT (1:55:48)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Menopause is a confusing, sometimes isolating time. We have more information than ever, but can still feel in the dark about exactly what's going on and what we should or maybe shouldn't be doing about it. To help, Feisty Menopause and Hit Play Not Pause host Selene Yeager have created an 8 week course called Navigate Menopause that guides women through menopause physiology, hormonal and other therapies, and the exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies that can help smooth the transition, as well as help them create a plan of action for this time of life. Hundreds of women have taken the course since we launched earlier this year, and they've shared some moving stories worth sharing. So this week we do just that: We sit down with four women from our latest cohorts to hear about the obstacles they've encountered in their menopause transition and discuss the blueprint they've created for their future.Abby Huggins Mowinski, 49, is a veterinarian, professor, and mother of two teenage sons. She's an avid triathlete and trail runner, and loves all outdoor activities. She volunteers with Swim Across America, Scouts, as a high school assistant cross country coach.DeAnn Barlow, 53, is an E-Commerce Merchandising Specialist who took up gravel cycling at age 47 and has been hooked ever since. She documents her menopause journey on her substack: www.aventyr.ccIris McCormack, 53, is a competitive golfer, who also runs, strength trains, hikes, and walks her dogs daily. She is also a knitter, bread baker, and active mom to an athletic teenage daughter and son. Heather Benning, 51, is a lifelong athlete who after nearly two decades of coaching collegiate soccer and teaching, transitioned into the role of commissioner for a DIII athletic conference. She is currently an avid road and trail runner and enjoys CrossFit and gravel cycling.You can sign up for Navigate Menopause at feistymenopause.com/navigate-menopauseSubscribe to the Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feistymedia.ac-page.com/feisty-40-sign-up-page Feisty Menopause Performance Retreat: Join us from November 21st-23rd, 2024 https://www.feistymenopause.com/retreat Join the FREE Women's Sports Fan Club: fanclub.feisty.co Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Join Level Up:https://www.feistymenopause.com/monthly-membership-1 Support our Partners:Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/ Tifosi Optics: Use code FM20! for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ Lagoon Sleep: Go to LagoonSleep.com/hitplay and take the 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match, and then use the code HITPLAY for 15% off your first purchase This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacySpotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Doug is joined in studio with Jill Roethke and Jim Pignato to discuss Swim Across America which is taking place this Saturday July 27th at Jetties Beach. Jill and Jim tell Doug all about the event that has been going on for the past 12 years right here on Nantucket. They urge listeners to consider swimming in the event or to donate. You can register or donate online by visiting https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/site/TR/OpenWater/Nantucket?pg=entry&fr_id=6474. You can also register the day of the event starting at 7:30am at Jetties beach.

00:00 - Introduction02:06 - Rowdy Gaines, from swimming to broadcasting04:56 - The evolution of competitive swimming16:18 - 2024 Olympic Trials22:37 - Water and air quality in pools28:43 - Step Into Swim foundation35:41 - Game: Unqualified Answers45:57 - Closing ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

Whether you want to swim, boat, paddle, or just hang out on dry land and be part of the festivities and fundraising for critical, groundbreaking cancer research, there's a place for you as part of the upcoming 18th Swim Across America-Fairfield County. Tune in and learn all about how to get involved!

Whether you want to swim, boat, paddle, or just hang out on dry land and be part of the festivities and fundraising for critical, groundbreaking cancer research, there's a place for you as part of the upcoming 18th Swim Across America-Fairfield County. Tune in and learn all about how to get involved! Then, the next segment in our Pride Month series features Greater Bridgeport Pride - an organization 14 years strong raising awareness of the vibrant local LGBTQ+ community, offering a platform for creative expression, and connecting the community to work opportunities for queer creatives. There's big news and a huge celebration planned for Pride Week starting Monday, so stick with us to hear all about it. And we'll close getting you ready to hear or make music right in your own community or neighborhood. Make Music Day Connecticut is this Friday, so we'll chat about it with our State Troubadour and a rep from the CT Cultural Coalition. We'll also brief you on how to apply to be our next State Troubadour or Poet Laureate - and the upcoming round of grant opportunities from the state Office of the Arts.

Guest: Nicole Vanderpool Co-Director Swim Across America Denver mission is to find a cure for cancer.  Every 15 minutes, 50 Americans  are diagnosed with cancer and 47 children are diagnosed with cancer every day.  Swim Across America hold open water swim across American to raise money for critical Cancer Research in the communities in which the funds are raised.  Swim Across America Denver donates the money they raise to Children's Hospital Colorado.  Swim Across America Denver  will be Saturday, August 17th at Chatfield Main Reservoir. If you do not want to participate in the open water swim, there are a series of pool swimming events held throughout the summer.   www.swimacrossamerica.org/denver 

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Guest: Nicole Vanderpool SAA-Denver Event Co-Director Swim Across America is a national non-profit that runs swimming-related events throughout the country to support cancer research at the most highly recognized hospitals and institutions.  Over the years they have raised over $100MM for cancer research that stays locally.  Swim Across America's Denver has raised over $1 MM since 2018 and their beneficiary is Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's Hospital Colorado.  Their big event this year is going to be on August 20th at Chatfield Reservoir.  You register to swim anywhere from half a mile to two miles.  If you are over 18 the fundraising minimum is $500 and $250 if you are under 18.  https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/site/TR/OpenWater/Denver?pg=entry&fr_id=6591

Doug is joined in studio with Jill Roethke and Jim Pignato to discuss Swim Across America which is taking place this Saturday July 22nd at Jetties Beach. Jill and Jim tell Doug all about the event that has been going on for the past 11 years right here on Nantucket. They urge listeners to consider swimming in the event or to donate. You can register or donate online by visiting https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/site/TR/OpenWater/Nantucket?pg=entry&fr_id=6474. You can also register the day of the event starting at 7:30am at Jetties beach.

Five-time Paralympian and 29-time medalist, Jessica Long joins Dr Bill Nelson to discuss her long career as a swimmer and Swim Across America Baltimore's upcoming Open Water Swim and Pool Swim later this summer that raise money for cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. To sign up, volunteer or donate, visit swimacrossamerica.org.

Craig Beardsley is a former World Record holder in the 200 Fly. He qualified for the 1980 Olympics but didn't get to compete due to President Jimmy Carter's boycott. Beardsley set the World Record of 1:58.21 in the 200- meter butterfly on July 30, 1980, one week after the Olympic Games—a time that was over a second faster than Soviet swimmer Sergey Fesenko‘s gold medal time in the 1980 Olympic finals. After the United States–led boycott of the Moscow Olympics, Beardsley continued to train. He held both the American and World Records from 1980 to 1983. Swimming World Magazine named Beardsley its American Male Swimmer of the Year in 1981. He was a two-time NCAA champion in the 200 Fly and was an 8x All-American honors while swimming for Randy Reese and the Florida Gators. After his swimming career was over, Craig got introduced to Swim Across America and has been involved for nearly 3 decades raising money for cancer research. Craig was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in October of 2022 along with Jon Sieben, another former 200 Fly World Record holder. Today is Giving Tuesday. Help preserve our sport's history by becoming a monthly donor to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. https://www.ishof.org/one-in-a-thousand/ 00:00 Bratter PA Immigration Law 01:30 Growing up in New York going to UNIS 02:30 Surrounded by music 04:45 Choosing swimming over music 06:30 Danish swimming background 07:20 University of Florida 09:45 Getting recruited by Randy & Eddie Reese 13:30 College swimming in the early 1980's 15:55 Putting in Work 18:45 Training with Eddie & Randy Reese 22:40 Beine Nutrition 23:30 Experimenting as a coach 25:20 Butterfly sets 28:26 Visualizing your race 29:49 Mary T. Meagher, Tracy Caulkins, Sippy Woodhead 32:00 Breaking the 200 Fly WR at OT's 35:00 The 1980 Olympic Boycott 38:30 Anita DeFrantz 39:45 Did you watch the 1980 Olympics? 41:17 Swimtraxx Swimming Tracker 42:03 When did it hit you the hardest? 46:45 Russian athletes now 48:20 Jon Sieben 51:00 1984 Olympic Trials 52:15 Patrick Kennedy 53:25 Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. SWIMTRAXX: Swimtraxx One is the smartest swim specific tracker. Track your time, heart rate, and stroke rate all from the same device. INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! SWIMNERD: Big and small digital pace clocks, virtual scoreboards, and live results. Subscribe to the Swimnerd Newsletter.

When Liz Beisel's late father, Ted Beisel, passed away in 2021 from pancreatic cancer, she partnered with Swim Across America to help fund a Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award. Dr. Peter Yu, an early-career oncologist and pancreatic cancer researcher, received this grant in 2022. This helped launch his promising research project to improve treatment and care for patients with pancreatic cancer. Liz tells Your Stories host, Dr. Don Dizon, how memories of her dad motivate her to raise vital funds for research, and Dr. Yu shares how and why he works to advance pancreatic cancer care. Together, they reflect on why it matters to accelerate research for every patient. 

00:00 - Intro - We're doing it LIVE01:54 - Orenda help line rings with people asking about winterization03:19 - The type of safety cover affects water chemistry05:20 - Winterization is like bear hibernation06:21 - Sanitizing and Balance: two separate things08:28 - Winterization kits miss the point11:38 - Even sitting next to each other looking at the same laptop, Jarred is still somehow not looking at the show notes14:24 - What is a winter watch program?15:32 - Spring openings19:54 - What are calcium crystals?22:04 - Winter dust23:22 - Swim Across America recap. Jarred survived...barely.30:13 - Introducing our spanish podcast hosted by Miguel, Controlando la Piscina30:56 - Summary. Thanks for listening!  ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

Guest: Nicole Vanderpool Swim Across America is a national non-profit that runs swimming-related events throughout the country to support cancer research at the most highly recognized hospitals and institutions.  Swim Across America's Denver beneficiary is Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's Hospital Colorado.  They raise money through different swim events throughout the summer.  Their big event this year is going to be on August 21st at Chatfield Reservoir.  https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/DenverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - An extra-long intro, complete with Jarred's new microphone and some housekeeping topics.01:24 - Housekeeping: We're teaching with Watershapes University. WU C3611, November 12 and 13 in Las Vegas: Essential Plaster Workshop. And we're participating in Swim Across America, September 24 in Dallas. You can contribute to our team at swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda.03:38 - Check out the chlorine and CYA chart here: https://blog.orendatech.com/chlorine-ph-and-cya-relationships04:55 - When you introduce CYA into the water, pH no longer controls the strength of chlorine (%HOCl)!!08:23 - Chlorine strength is determined by the FC:CYA ratio. It's only a matter of time until health departments recognize this.10:58 - At a high enough pH, OCl- will break away from CYA and can be destroyed by sunlight. Focus on your pH ceiling to avoid this fate.13:50 - Simplifying the complex15:36 - The Orenda program takes these overlapping factors into account, so you do not need to understand all of the chemistry. We've taken things into consideration for you. Just follow the plan and the chemistry will behave.18:05 - Paradigm shifts are never comfortable18:42 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

00:00 - Another long intro, reminding listeners about Swim Across America, and WU C3611 at the Int'l Pool & Spa show in Vegas this November.03:34 - Orenda is neither pro-borate, nor anti-borate. We don't find them necessary, but we don't criticize those who use them responsibly either.05:41 - Never exceed 50 ppm borate in your water, for toxicity reasons.07:46 - What are borates?08:49 - Bicarbonate/carbonate alkalinity and its pKa value of 6.14 pH.09:52 - Boric acid/Borate and its pKa value of 9.2 pH.11:22 - Borates buffer against the rise in pH by taking a hydroxyl ion (OH-). This is the opposite of what bicarbonate alkalinity does.13:05 - Borate algaestat claims13:52 - Borate water clarity claims14:40 - Borate toxicity and availabiliy in California15:40 - Use properly labeled products for their intended use17:15 - Why borates are in the Orenda App? They impact the LSI.18:10 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

Swim Across America - Nantucket co-event directors, Jill Roethke and Jim Pignato, talk about the event's 10th year held at Jetties beach on July 23rd.

Jay stopped by our ESPN studios to chat with Bob about the Swim Across America coming to Richmond on August 27th.

In the first Hour of the Huddle Bob talked last nights home run derby. Bob brought on Jay Peluso from Swim Across America to talk about their upcoming event in Richmond. Mike McDaniel joined to discuss Hokies Football.

Jay stopped by our ESPN studios to chat with Bob about the Swim Across America coming to Richmond on August 27th.

In the first Hour of the Huddle Bob talked last nights home run derby. Bob brought on Jay Peluso from Swim Across America to talk about their upcoming event in Richmond. Mike McDaniel joined to discuss Hokies Football.

“Hope has no finish line” and to share that beautiful message, Happy Place Living is talking Swim Across America Nantucket and their 10th annual event on July 23rd. With just two weeks out till the big swim, Holly Ruth Finigan brings on Jim Pignato and Jill & Steve Roethke to talk all about this years event, their goal of raising $500K in 2022, and the incredible impact SAA has had on PASCON, the oncology unit at Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and cancer treatment on island. Swim Easy, Fight Hard… and make sure to tune in to this inspiring show! 

Guest: Nicole Vanderpool Swim Across America is a national non-profit that runs swimming-related events throughout the country to support cancer research at the most highly recognized hospitals and institutions.  Swim Across America's Denver beneficiary is Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's Hospital Colorado.  They raise money though different swim events throughout the summer.  Their big event this year is going to be on August 21st at Chatfield Reservoir.  https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/DenverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet the community engagement specialist from BHCare discussing several of the public health crises his agency is responding to throughout the Naugatuck Valley, shoreline and greater New Haven areas - and how you can help support their efforts by attending their June 4 A Chance to Shine celebration and benefit at Quarry Walk in Oxford. Then it's time for our annual visit with Connecticut's Council on Environmental Quality, which just released its annual report on Connecticut's environment. Listen and learn about how our state is progressing, where we're backsliding, and how residents can get involved to help make their community and state more environmentally sustainable. Then we're touting another fund and awareness-raising activity - we'll help get you into the water with Swim Across America, or get involved as a volunteer for their 16th upcoming open water swim to benefit the Connecticut-based Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy.

WXVU News Director Gabriella Raful with the best of the Villanovan in Audio, brought to you by the Villanovan, Villanova's student-run newspaper since 1916. In the culture section this week: The Villanovan's own Culture editor sat down with Mark Wahlberg to discuss his upcoming movie “Father Stu.” Brendan Coughlin talked to the Club Tennis team about their trek to Nationals in Orlando. Multiple on-campus events were covered like Chloe Miller's article on Villanova's annual Greek Week and Emma Cahill's piece on Villanova's Sustainability Committee's Wildcat Thrift shop event where students could sell and buy clothes. Eric white attended and wrote on VTV's production of The Villy's, Villanova's second annual student film showing. The culture sections articles concluded with a preview from Julia O'Keefe on Club Swim's upcoming fundraiser that will support Swim Across America.

Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda00:00 - Intro01:23 -  Introducing Rob Butcher, the CEO of Swim Across America02:02 - Who is Swim Across America? 2022 is the 35th anniversary of SAA.05:52 - The boat for the original swim sank, and it's still on the bottom of the Long Island sound.10:06 - Fighting cancer is personal to Rob.12:32 - The first Intermission in RYP Podcast history. We hereby invite you to join our team.16:26 - The energy of a SAA swim is incredible.19:29 - When SAA makes a gift to a cancer institution or hospital, SAA has a scientific and medical board who helps decide where best to allocate those funds. In particular, patient research for experimental, cutting edge treatments.29:39 - Olympic swimmers show up at almost every swim, and they volunteer their time to be there. In fact, they pay to swim and help raise money.31:49 - We lost an employee last week, Kelly. We want to honor her and she is already sorely missed. She kept our business running and made sure we were able to ship on time, even during the supply chain chaos of COVID. By the time she found out she had cancer, it was too late. It had already spread everywhere. 36:10 - SAA is directly in our industry. The pool industry is predicated on the fact that people need to learn how to swim. It's a life skill.37:26 - Not many people in the industry were competitive swimmers. But you don't have to be a swimmer to be a part of this. You can volunteer, donate, and tell others about it. We'll swim on your behalf.Join your own event, or join our team. It's 100% tax deductible. Thank you for listening!------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

Matt Vossler Co-Founder 'Swim Across America' joins me to celebrate 35 years of making waves fighting cancer. And we're talkin big kahuna waves!  This year there will be 24 events across the country expected to raise 10M which will bring the total dollars raised by this charity for cancer research rockstars close to 120M! Matt says, it's been  incredibly impactful and effective fund raising. Swim Across America is a national organization with 24 open water swims from Boston Harbor to under the Golden Gate Bridge, and more than 100 pool swim fundraisers across the country. It's roots are firmly anchored in Connecticut and along the shores of Long Island Sound. The 16th annual Swim Across America Fairfield County open water swim is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2022. Matt Vossler is from Darien, CT. and he and his lifelong friend and college roommate Jeff Keith, who lost part of his leg to bone cancer as a teen, founded Swim Across America in 1987. These two guys along with their other buddy Hugh Curran, graduated college, put their careers on hold, and physically 'ran' clear across the country fundraising for cancer. The 'swim' version of their efforts was only sparked when they got to the California Coast and ran out of 'land' Matt said.  'Swim Across America' didn't exactly start out as smooth sailing. Matt shared that at their very first event in 1987 on the Long Island Sound in NY during a fundraising swim from Port Jefferson to Fairfeld Beach, their boat actually sank. OMG. If that didnt stop them...it didn't. Swim Across America is built on a fundamental value that money raised in a community, stays in that community. This value creates a grassroots community feel for each of our charity swims,” said Matt Vossler. “Each charity swim is partnered with an academic or research hospital within the community that serves as the beneficiary. Stamford-based Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy is the local beneficiary in Fairfield County, CT. What isn't limited to geography is the innovation and collaboration to fighting cancer. Swim Across America has already granted $100M and been a major funder in the advancement of immunotherapy, personalized medicine, gene sequencing, detection and patient programs such as adolescent and youth survivorship.” ********************************** On Saturday, April 23rd, Elizabeth Beisel, a four-time Olympic gold and bronze medalist, 2016 Team USA captain, and world record holder for the first woman to successfully swim from mainland Rhode Island to Block Island, along with Craig Beardsley, a world record holder in the 200-meter butterfly and a former member of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team, will be visiting the Darien, CT YMCA. They will hold a swim clinic with the Darien Y's Piranha swim team from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and then participate in a Meet-and-Greet with the public from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Meet-and-Greet is free and open to the public. Something tells me after you listen to this podcast conversation with Swim Across America Co-Founder Matt Vossler, you'll want to jump in and help.  Incredibly inspiring.  

In this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Rob Butcher, President and CEO of Swim Across America. Rob and Mike reflect on how swimming was pivotal in the development of their careers and passions, and how we are using those lessons to impact healthcare today.  

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about news, the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial.  Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now for some trivia. Did you know that Rhode Island native, Marissa Castelli is a retired American pair skater. With her skating partner, Mervin Tran, she was the 2017 U.S. national silver medalist. With her former partner, Simon Shnapir, she was the 2013 Four Continents bronze medalist, the 2009 World Junior bronze medalist, and a two-time U.S. national champion. The pair won a bronze medal in the team event at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Now, we turn our feature story…. Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel became the first woman to swim from the Rhode Island mainland to Block Island on Saturday, completing the grueling 10.4-mile route to raise money for cancer research in memory of her late father. Beisel, who competed in three Olympics and won silver and bronze medals at the 2012 London Games, reached the northern tip of the popular vacation spot in just under 5 1/2 hours. It was easily longer than any swim in the 29-year-old's competitive career in the pool. Beisel has never taken part in an open-water race, but she followed marathon swimming rules which required her to cover the entire distance without stopping to rest or receiving any assistance from her support boats. Beisel said: “I just wish my dad was here, honestly. I know that he's here in spirit. Everybody who has fought cancer and who's beat cancer, this is for them.” Beisel decided to start training for the long swim after her father, Ted, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year. He died July 1st. Her mother, Joan, was waiting with a towel and a hug when she emerged from the water at Block Island. As a native of Rhode Island, she picked the island as her goal, saying it was one of her family's favorite places to visit when she was growing up. Beisel was further inspired to complete a route that had been done previously by two men, but never a woman. Beisel has raised some $133,000 for cancer research through her partnership with Swim Across America. She had planned to hit the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, but high winds and choppy seas prompted her to push it back to the weekend. Conditions were nearly perfect on Saturday, with calm water and partly cloudy skies. Beisel left us with an inspirational note: “Hopefully, everyone who saw me do this today can be inspired to do something they don't think they can do.” Stay up to date on this story at westerlysun.com There are a lot of businesses in our community that are hiring right now, so we're excited to tell you about some new job listings. Today's Job posting comes from Cargill in Westerly. They're looking for shipping and receiving associates. You'll be responsible for working in a fast paced environment packing meat products. Pay is up $20.00 per hour. If you're interested and think you'd be a good fit for the role you can apply using the link in our episode description. https://www.indeed.com/jobs?l=Westerly%2C%20RI&mna=5&aceid&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpf2IBhDkARIsAGVo0D2S3gEb-328GyRpBuTTeeKPdn3-klOh0KYAsfete6MEZmI5S4qTg-4aAnQkEALw_wcB&vjk=740518464e480bd4 Today we're remembering the life of Claudia Ann DeBernardo, of Wyoming, who went home to Heaven last Wednesday.  Born in Providence, she was the loving wife of the late "Pat" DeBernardo for 51 years. Claudia was a 1965 graduate of Pilgrim High School and received her bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island. Claudia served as a Registered Nurse for fifteen years in the Westerly School System before her retirement. Her caring nature made her the perfect nurse, daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Claudia loved being a school Nurse and Teacher for the Westerly School System. She took great pride in caring for the children at State Street and Tower Street schools. Upon retirement, Claudia enjoyed traveling, Mahjong, and playing Bingo at the Westerly Senior Center. She is survived by her loving daughters, her beloved grandson, four nephews, one niece, and a full and beautiful extended family. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Claudia's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elaine K. Howley is an avid marathon and ice swimmer who has completed the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming (solo swims across the English Channel and Catalina Channel and a solo circumnavigation of Manhattan Island). She was the first person to swim the 32.3-mile length of Lake Pend Oreille in Northern Idaho and the third person to complete the Triple Crown of Monster Swims (solo lengthwise crossings of Lake Memphremagog in Vermont and Canada; Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada; and Loch Ness in Scotland). She's also an award-winning freelance journalist and editor based in Boston, Massachusetts.Connect with Elaineelainekhowley.comhttps://www.instagram.com/emkhowley/https://twitter.com/emkhowleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elainekhowley/Help raise funds to support cancer research and clinical trials for Swim Across America.On September 9, 2021, Olympian Elizabeth Beisel (with the help of her incredible support staff) will attempt to be the first woman to swim the 20km (12.4 mile) route from Pt. Judith, RI to Block Island, RI. Elizabeth will adhere to Marathon Swimmers Federation rules throughout the entirety of her swim. The swim will be nonstop and unassisted. Elaine is helping to coordinate this epic swim. For full episode details visit: https://pam-moore.com/2021/08/31/elaine-howley-how-to-complete-a-marathon-swim/**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying me a cup of coffee**Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast?Ask it right hereSign up for my newsletter and get a FREE GIFT, a quick and dirty guide to beating Impostor Syndrome.Want to know my secrets for getting published in top publications?They're all in my e-book, 7 Pitches That Sold. Use the code realfit50 to get half off.Let's ConnectWebsite: https://pam-moore.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pammoorewriter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pammoore303/Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/PamMooreWriter/Support the show

Guest: Nicole Vanderpoel, Event Co-Director Every 15 minutes, someone is diagnosed with cancer.  Swim Across America is a national non-profit that runs swimming-related events throughout the country to support cancer research at the most highly recognized hospitals and institutions.  They host 21 open swims as well as pool swims and clinics to raise money.  The money raised in the community stays in the community.  The Denver open water swim is in August 29th, swimmers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part at Chatfield Reservoir.       https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/site/TR/OpenWater/Denver?pg=entry&fr_id=5761 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're reminding you about The 15th annual Swim Across America Fairfield County, an open water swim  in Long Island Sound, and encouraging all swimmers, boaters, kayakers and those interested in being on land volunteers to participate in this huge annual fundraiser for Connecticut's Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy. We're checking in a researcher and community educator from the Yale School of Medicine Substance Abuse Center to discuss paid research studies with cigarette smokers to help health authorities better understand the appeal of e-cigarettes and other tobacco products.    And we're circling back to get the latest news from UR Community Cares a non profit serving Connecticut with an an online platform matching volunteers with seniors or disabled members in the community seeking much needed assistance.

Swim Across America - Nantucket co-event directors, Jill Roethke and Jim Pignato, talk about the event's 9th year held at Jetties beach on July 24th.

Grace Bunke was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in August of 2014, and fought this disease as bravely as possible until her passing in March of 2018. On today's Podcast, her mother Vicki will talk about Grace's Rotation Plasty surgery which allowed her to be fitted for a  a prosthetic leg, which led to her becoming a good enough swimmer that she qualified for the Georgia Para State Swimming Championships. Although Grace was too sick to participate in those championships, Grace was able to participate in Swim Across America in Lake Lanier Georgia, just 5 months before she passed away.  Vicki will also detail the treatment that Grace had to endure because of the 20 tumors that she had in her lungs, as a result of her Osteosarcoma.  Finally, Vicki will talk about her own participation in Swim Across America, in which she will be participating in 14 events this year to honor the memory of her beloved daughter.

Guest: Nicole Vanderpoel, Event Co-Director Every 15 minutes someone is diagnosed with cancer.  Swim Across America is a national non-profit that runs swimming-related events throughout the country to support cancer research at the most highly recognized hospitals and institutions.  Swim Across America's Denver beneficiary is Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's Hospital Colorado.  They raise money though different swim events throughout the summer.  Their big event this year is going to be on August 29th at Chatfield Reservoir.        www.swimacrossamerica.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Lurie is the founder of Team Builder Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm that helps founders build world-class teams. Drawing from decades of experience scaling teams at tech start-ups, Steven shares proven ideas for successful recruiting and building high-quality teams. Listen to the episode to avoid common hiring mistakes founders make during early startup stages.Lack of consistent recruiting results to missed hiring plans, and consequently missed revenuesFounders must reach beyond their personal networks to recruit talent to accelerate team buildingIn the war for talent, treat every prospective hire as if they are the greatest person in the world, else they lose interest.A classic recruiting mistake is to hire slow and fire fastNon-profit: Swim Across America

My guest Brian "doc" Dougherty has a diverse background as a percussion director, musician, teacher and for the past decade has specialized in Pro Audio sales and marketing for some of the most well-respected names in the business.  he is currently the Key Account Manager and Musical Instrument Retail Expert for Sennheiser Electronic Corporation. In 2018, Sennheiser awarded Brian both the 20 Years of eVolution Award and the Vice President's Award for outstanding company and customer service for exemplifying their company values of integrity, respect, empathy, passion and excellence...to name a few. In addition to being the pro-audio hero that he is, Brian finds time to play with the professional marching band Tappan Zee Bridgeman aka TZB and has been doing so since 2006.  He also volunteers and participates in Swim Across America, The Wounded Warrior Project and National Brain Tumor Society. If you'd like to contact Brian you may do so via the following: Business email Address: Brian.dougherty@sennheiser.com Your business website(s): https://Sennheiser.com                                       https://en-de.neumann.com https://www.facebook.com/SennheiserUSA/ https://www.facebook.com/neumann Please remember to like and follow to hear future episodes.  Positive reviews are welcomed and sharing is caring.  Thank you for listening.

Ruth Fidler, a pathologist at Baylor Scott & White Health, sits down with Alan Wright to tell her story on why she's participating in this year's Swim Across America event and the importance of giving to cancer research.

In this episode, we're joined by an Olympic swimmer who never went to the Olympics, Craig Beardsley. We delve into Craig's last race, missing the 1984 Olympic team, his experience with the 1980 US Olympic boycott, and differences between his training and current training. Craig dives further back to discuss the legendary training group at the University of Florida in the late 1970s and training with Randy Reese and he shares a story of him training with many Russian Olympians leading up to the 1980s game. While discussing the Russian Olympians, Craig discusses his interactions with the late, great Russian coach Gennadi Touretski. We end the show discussing technology, doping, and advances in the sport of swimming. Another amazing conversation with a legend and don't forget to checkout Swim Across America!         

Eileen and Amy interview Rob Butcher, CEO of Swim Across America as he tells the story of how a unique fundraiser that brings thousands together in cities across the country supports Cancer research.

Why is it that most people don't hit their goals? You MUST check out this episode of BTL with your new mentor and coach, Ian Lobas. Having known Ian for several years, and as a mentor of my own, it's no surprise that he's continued to live an incredible, and purposeful life. Get involved with the Revvenue community >> https://mdmedia.samcart.com/referral/pUwXy7m4/t784KNADwiFQnD4S Be sure to submit a review and a 5 star rating on your preferred podcast platform for a chance to be on an upcoming BTL episode! To gain access to Ian's content in the BTL Toolbox, be sure to make your minimum $4 donation to Swim Across America by heading to the BTL Facebook page. For access to the BTL Toolbox content FOR LIFE, a $15 contribution must be made to this or one of our previously mentioned charitable causes on our Facebook page. Once you've made your contribution, send an email over to thebtlgroup@gmail.com to validate it and hang on tight and get ready to grow! #BTL #BTLpodcast #BTLtoolbox #GiveAndGain #BTLimpact

We took a short break, but we’re back! This week, Rob Butcher, President & CEO of Swim Across America joins the show. He shares the importance of funding cancer research, discusses how his organization raises money to support research, plus he gives two solid book recommendations.

Danny speaks with Jim Ebert about the 2019 Swim Across America event, where Jim plans to complete a 3.1 mile swim and has raised over $4,000 for the cause. - Full transcript: https://threewill.com/jim-raises-4050-for-the-2019-swim-across-america/ - Website: https://threewill.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thre... Twitter: https://twitter.com/threewill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threewill/

Walter Denton discusses his sarcoma diagnosis, Swim Across America, and how he and his family have taken a challenging situation and turned it into a family and community philanthropic effort. Read more: https://bit.ly/326ZPHD #FightCancer #FightSarcoma #SwimToFightCancer

Rob Butcher, Swim Across America CEO, and Pam Ryan, Swim Across America board chair and Goldman Sachs managing director, join Aaron to talk about how the organization wants to change the vernacular from “you have cancer” to “there is hope." They share stories about the organization’s very first swim and their most memorable event experiences, including Aaron’s impressive 10K swim this July across the Long Island Sound, and why corporate donations are worth more than just money. Find out how you can get involved, even if you don’t know how to swim, at www.swimacrossamerica.org. Production Credits: Aaron Kwittken, Jeff Maldonado, Lindsay Hand, Ashley McGarry, Giovanna Pineda, Katrina Waelchli, Jake Honig, and Mathew Passy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Keith https://yourmission.org/staff-4/jeff-keith/ Tapping the same determination and vision that propelled him to play Division 1 lacrosse in college and run across America following graduation after losing a leg to cancer when he was just 12 years old, Jeff is reshaping the landscape for all who battle cancer. By way of an 18-year career in investment banking at firms including Salomon Brothers, Merrill Lynch and UBS and as a co-founder and past board member of the non-profit Swim Across America which has raised more than $80 million for cancer research since it started nearly 30 years ago, Jeff is the inspiration, president and CEO of Mission. (For a video review of his Run Across America, click here.) Favorite quote: “Attitude determines your altitude.” Where he’s from: Fairfield, CT Where he studied/What he learned/What he did while he was there: Boston College, BA; University Southern California MBA / Lacrosse, Skiing, Golf, Cycling, Open Water Swimming What makes him feel like he can conquer the world? Seeing people push their limits …they are doing it every day His favorite things: Extreme skiing, Exercising, Listening to music, Hanging with my kids How he raises the bar: Movement. The body was meant to be in motion. When I workout I never have a bad day What is his hidden talent? Still trying to find it. That’s what keeps me going! On his playlist… “Into The Mystic” – Van Morrison “Tequila Sunrise” – Eagles “Creepin” – Eric Church “Who’ll Stop The Rain” – Creedence Clearwater Revival “I Am A Patriot” – Jackson Browne --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/executiveathletes/support

Rob became the President and CEO of Swim Across America on January 1, 2016. Previously, Rob was the executive director of U.S. Masters Swimming. Under his leadership, USMS created a nationwide program that provides certification to coaches, instructors, and aquatic directors who are coaching adults. In 2012, Rob's team created the Swimming Saves Lives Foundation that advocates and provides grants to program partners that are teaching adults to swim. USMS membership increased more than 50% to more than 60,000 and revenue increased from $1M to $3.6M. Rob swam four years for Georgia Southern University, earning both his undergraduate and Masters degrees from GSU. He competed in the 2000 USA Olympic Trials. Rob and his wife Allison are parents to twin boys. Like so many affected by cancer, Rob's mom Maria, his hero, passed from appendix cancer in 2007. Connect with Rob: - Company Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Email - LinkedIn Full Show Notes for this Episode on the RITTER Blog. We want to hear from you, leave us a message 24/7! +1 704-837-2939 Check out the latest from RITTER: The Hive - Get access to the best online swim coaching resources available. Join The Hive powered by RITTER, to understand the full picture of swimming faster. Get specific training sets and workouts, learn in-depth technique tips and analysis, even watch dryland and strength training exercises that'll help your swimmers go faster! If you enjoyed this podcast help us spread the word by leaving a rating and review on our iTunes show page. To connect and learn more visit the RITTER Sports Performance website.  

Charlotte is host and home to some pretty well-known cancer-fighting fundraisers -- like 24 Hours of Booty, the Isabella Santos 5K, Pink to Drink, and others. But few attract Olympians alongside the locals like Swim Across America, and that's far from its only success story. The event returns to the Lake Norman YMCA for the 2nd year this fall. Swim Across America's Rob Butcher is our guest on The BrandBuilders Podcast with The Dunstan Group.

Swimmers around the country are having a huge impact in the fight against cancer. With funds raised from charity swims, Swim Across America (SAA) funded the clinical trial that led to FDA approval of Keytruda, an immunotherapy used against several types of cancer.In this episode, I talked to the two doctors in the San Francisco Bay Area whose programs benefit from the local Swim Across America event. Dr. Julie Saba leads a research lab looking into the causes of two childhood cancers in hopes of finding new treatments.Dr. Rob Goldsby helps survivors of childhood cancer deal with the late effects of their cancer and its treatment, which even when successful, often results in new risks later in life.Rob Butcher, the CEO of Swim Across America, explained their model, the impact it is having and how they have been so successful.Craig Beardsley, Director of Partnerships for SAA shared the interesting and inspiring history of the organization.

Instead of the usual stories of people whose lives were changed by swimming, this month I’m sharing the story of swimmers who changing the lives of others. Swim Across America hosts charity open water swims in 20 cities across the US (as well as several pool swims). The money raised by those events goes to support cancer research and clinical trials in those cities.I had the privilege of speaking with a handful of Olympians who donate their time to support the swim in San Francisco Bay. Once you hear their stories, you’ll be ready to dive in.

Swim, swim, swimmy swim. A sit down with Megan Melgaard, with "Fix My Swim" in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a swimmer extraordinaire and Swim Across America events director. A fun interview about swimming, technique, stunt car driving and more. Videos Superman Catch up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6blJTQfc6Y&feature=em-upload_owner  Accelerated Catch up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3N2NiTVzbw&feature=em-upload_owner  Follow Megan On Social: Fix My Swim:  http://www.fixmyswim.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FixMySwim-225564977515053/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganmelgaard/  Sign up for Email Updates:  Join the Mailing List : https://form.jotform.us/70326661605150  ======================  Request to Join the FREE Meredith Atwood Community & Coaching https://meredith-atwood-coaching.mn.co/ ======================  Buy Meredith’s Books: The Year of No Nonsense https://amzn.to/3su5qWp Triathlon for the Every Woman: https://amzn.to/3nOkjiH =======================   Follow Meredith Atwood & The Podcast on Social: Web: http://www.swimbikemom.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/swimbikemom   =======================  Want to Connect?  Email: same24hourspodcast@gmail.com =======================  Credits: Host & Production: Meredith Atwood Intro: Carl Stover Music Copyright 2017-2020, 2021 All Rights Reserved, Meredith Atwood, LLC

Walking through the double doors to the outdoor pool at Meadowbrook in Baltimore, I remember thinking, “Wow, that’s incredible,” as I watched a woman effortlessly swim laps in a 50-meter lane.   At the time, I barely knew how to put on a swim cap, and desperately wanted to be able to swim 25 meters without having to stop constantly to breathe. “There’s no way I could swim 50 meters,” I thought, as I watched her flip and kick off the wall.    Rather than concern myself with being able to swim 50 meters, I refocused on strengthening the skills I needed to finish 25 meters without stopping.   It wasn’t pretty, but a couple of weeks later, I completed 25 meters without stopping. “Do it again,” Marci, my coach insisted, while I pleaded for just 30 more seconds of rest. “3-2-1… Go,” she insisted.   And I went—and I went—and I went, each time decreasing my rest, increasing my distance, or both.   Just eight weeks later, I found myself gasping for air as I completed my first 50-meter swim. It was, again, not pretty.   Visions of drowning made it impossible to focus, and I wound up doing a mixed-up version of the doggie paddle and breast stroke as I heard Marci’s voice, “You got this, Misti, keep it going.”   In that moment, I figured she must have known something I didn’t, so I claimed her belief in me as my own. Aching to improve, I did every assignment she gave me.   A couple of weeks later, I found myself back in the 50-meter lane with Marci barking orders and giving instructions to improve my stroke. I was (and still am) far from looking (or feeling) effortless in the water, but I did just complete a 4,800-meter swim as part of my training for the 5-mile open water swim for Swim Across America.   Last year, I went for 3&3. I raised $3K and swam 3 miles. Completing that challenge inspired me to go for 5&5 this year.   In fact, looking back, completing that first 25 meters without stopping to breathe inspired me to go for 50 meters, which inspired me to go 50 meters without stopping, and so on.   A year ago, I didn’t think I would ever be able to swim 50 meters without stopping. Today, I have no idea if I’ll be able to complete the 5-mile open water swim on September 20th within the time limit, but I’m starting to believe that anything is possible.   As I reflect on this journey, I’ve come to discover a few of the key components to achievement:   1.      You don’t have to be inspired to start, but you have to start to be inspired. The only reason I decided to learn how to swim was because a good friend suggested it might help my hip pain. The rest came later. 2.      Set small goals, reach them, and then decide what you’re inspired to do next. A good friend of mine recently launched an awesome online summit, where he shared dozens of interviews with highly successful experts. A week or so post-launch, he was beating himself up for only selling X amount of recordings. “I planned to sell X (very big number) of recordings and increase my list by X (another very big number),” he said. As a result, he could not appreciate his accomplishment. Set yourself up for success—and joy—by setting a goal that will stretch but not break you. 3.      Allow yourself to be pulled by what inspires you, rather than pushed by your fear. Just as marketers use fear to motivate purchases (don’t get fat, buy these rice crackers), we naturally use fear to drive us to get stuff done. While I’m not suggesting that fear is a bad motivator, I am saying that inspiration is far more joyful. It’s fun to make progress toward the goals that inspire you. 4.      Find a coach/mentor. There is no way I could have completed even 25 meters without Marci, much less 5 miles. We all need someone to help create a plan, work out the kinks, and cheer us on. Recently, I hired a coach to help me create a plan for improving my speaking skills for this same reason. If you care deeply about improving, find someone who can help you see what you cannot. 5.      Keep going, even if you can’t see. On the swim portion of the Iron Girl (my first triathlon) in Columbia, Maryland, the sun was low on the horizon, right in our eyes, making it impossible to see where we were going, or when to turn. It was frustrating, and I found myself with plenty of excuses to stop. That’s when I heard myself say, “You don’t have to see to keep moving forward.” It became the mantra that got me through that swim. Since then, I’ve realized it’s applicable to nearly every area of our lives. Too often, we get caught up in needing all the instructions—the map, as Seth Godin often says—before we venture forth.   Big achievements start with small feats. As Zig Ziglar used to say, “You can eat an elephant, one bite at a time.”   Don’t wait to be inspired to challenge yourself. Go out and challenge yourself, and watch as you become inspired. Where will you end up after a few bites?   Here’s to Your Greatness,   Misti Burmeister    

Nobody reaches greatness by himself or herself, and nothing great is ever achieved in isolation. If we want to go for greatness, we must ask for the support we need.   The best leaders on the planet understand that they need their team to reach their goals, and so they ask for help and provide the opportunity for others to step up.   Until this afternoon, I thought I was pretty good at asking for help.   “You’ve done a great job asking for donations for Swim Across America,” Jane, my coach, said to me, “But have you asked your fans to help you get the word out about your new speech?”   She nailed me when she followed that up with, “It’s easier to make the ask when the outcome doesn’t directly benefit you.” Of course, this provided some great fodder for journaling and self-reflection this evening.   Considering how much I coach others to ask for help, it’s my turn to step up and ask for your help.   My newest keynote speech, Provoke Ability: How to skillfully leverage the talent on your team, has gotten some great reviews.   I would like to talk to other leaders/executives – if you know anyone who could benefit from hearing this message, please have them email me directly at: mb@measurablegreatness.com   Thank you!   Here’s to Your Greatness,   Misti Burmeister     P.S. Yes, it made me uncomfortable to ask for your help, but I suppose this type of discomfort is where greatness lies. 

Swim Across America Seattle is part of Swim Across America (www.swimacrossamerica.org), an organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention, and treatment through swimming-related events. The two-mile swim begins at Mercer Island’s Mercerwood Shore Club (8 a.m. start); the half-mile swim begins at Luther Burbank Park’s swim beach (8:30 a.m.), also on Mercer Island, where both will finish. All participants and volunteers are invited to a post-swim celebration and award ceremony at the swim beach. Participating past Olympic medalists include Mary Wayte, Jeff Float, Camille Wright Thompson, and others. Interested swimmers can learn more and register at www.swimacrossamerica.org. Each swimmer is responsible for a registration fee of $50, which applies toward a minimum fundraising requirement of $300. Swimmers can also form teams in honor or memory of someone who has battled cancer.

Swim Across America Seattle is part of Swim Across America (www.swimacrossamerica.org), an organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention, and treatment through swimming-related events. The two-mile swim begins at Mercer Island’s Mercerwood Shore Club (8 a.m. start); the half-mile swim begins at Luther Burbank Park’s swim beach (8:30 a.m.), also on Mercer Island, where both will finish. All participants and volunteers are invited to a post-swim celebration and award ceremony at the swim beach. Participating past Olympic medalists include Mary Wayte, Jeff Float, Camille Wright Thompson, and others. Interested swimmers can learn more and register at www.swimacrossamerica.org. Each swimmer is responsible for a registration fee of $50, which applies toward a minimum fundraising requirement of $300. Swimmers can also form teams in honor or memory of someone who has battled cancer.