Read or watch local stories featuring the Swim Across America-Chicago community to learn about their impact. Learn more about the event and beneficiary, Rush Medical Center, at swimacrossamerica.org/chicago.

Rush Stories

Here, I Feel Powerful’: Katrina Martin finds community and strength through annual swim that raises funds for cancer research and care

CBS News Chicago

Swim Across America in Lake Michigan raises money to battle cancer

Swim Across America hosting open water swim in Chicago for cancer research

Lawndale News

Swim Across America – Chicago Open Water Swim Celebrates 32 Years Making Waves to Fight Cancer

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2024 Media Highlights

SWIM ACROSS AMERICA BLOG – SAASWIM.COM

SWIM ACROSS AMERICA – CHICAGO CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF MAKING WAVES TO FIGHT CANCER

Rush Stories

A Lasting Legacy

Pancreatic Cancer Researcher Earns NIH Honor

WFLD-TV (FOX, 32)

Swim Across America sets out to raise $300K for cancer research

WLS-TV (ABC, 7)

Swim Across America: Swimmers fight cancer with Lake Michigan open swim

Tribune Chronicle

Family to swim against tide of cancer

Hoodline Chicago

SWIM ACROSS AMERICA – CHICAGO UNITES SWIMMERS IN $300K CANCER RESEARCH FUNDRAISING EFFORT