SWIM ACROSS AMERICA – TAMPA BAY IN THE NEWS

Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 Posted in #DefeatCancer, #MakingWavesToFightCancer, Events, Fundraising, NewsTagged cancer, media, News, olympians, swim across america, tampa, televisionLeave a comment

Read or watch local stories featuring the Swim Across America-Tampa Bay community to learn about their impact. Learn more about the event and beneficiary, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, at swimacrossamerica.org/tampa.

What’s in Your SAA College Ambassador Member Kit?

Posted on May 10, 2023 Posted in #MakingWavesToFightCancer, #SwimAcrossAmerica, Fundraising, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Swim Across America College Ambassadors are are part of the next generation of leaders. They support SAA by helping to engage the younger audience, promoting the Swim Across America mission and brand and encouraging their local communities’ involvement. Once you have been selected, we’ll reach out to congratulate you and send you an SAA College Ambassador’s Member Kit in the mail so you can show off your SAA spirit and be set up for success.

Here’s what you can expect in the mail:

1. Swim Across America Trucker Hat

Enjoy the exclusive Swim Across America College Ambassador’s Trucker Hat with our popular Wave logo. Perfect to throw on while enjoying time outside or walking to class.

2. Swim Across America Water Bottle

Stay hydrated and show your support with your new SAA branded water bottle.

3. Swim Across America Stickers & Buttons

Show your love on your car, laptop, backpack or jacket with the sticker and button we’ll be sending to help you spread the word about SAA!

4. Boost Your Fundraising Tips Sheet

Utilize these resources to help boost your fundraising and make a bigger impact!

Finding a Lifeline in the Swim Across America Community

Posted on May 8, 2023May 9, 2023 Posted in #MakingWavesToFightCancer, college swimming, Fundraising, Messages of Hope, Top Fundraisers, UncategorizedTagged boston, cancer, cancer research, fundraising, media, swim across america, swimmingLeave a comment

Dalton Sousa
Swim Across America – Boston
Hometown: Carver, MA
5 years supporting Swim Across America
Age: 23

Dalton Sousa is no stranger to swimming or Swim Across America. He is a long-time supporter of Team Roethke at Swim Across America – Nantucket and swam with the Roger Williams University swim team at Swim Across America – Rhode Island.

“The mission to ‘End Cancer’ is something I have felt connected to for years. My hometown and many of my closest friends have been personally affected by cancer. I remember crying in class after hearing that one of my friends and classmates had passed away from cancer in 2015. He fought bravely at Dana-Farber Medical Center.”

It wasn’t until this year that he had an even more personal reason to dive in. In January 2023, Dalton’s mother, Toni, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

“Now, Swim Across America is so much more than just a worthy cause for me. It has become a lifeline, a community of friends and family, who have rallied around a similar goal to end cancer.”

Dalton set out to raise funds in honor of his mom, who is being treated at Beth Israel Hospital-Plymouth. He created Team Sousa in January and in a few weeks, they raised over $11,000.

Toni’s spirits are high and it’s clear this tight-knit family is in the fight together and keeping a positive outlook.

“My mom has been one of the biggest influences on my life that has allowed me to be as successful as I have been. Swimming has been a huge part of my life. Whether it was as a swim parent, a New England official, or a fan my mom always tried to support everyone. She taught me to make the best out of difficult situations.”

Swim Across America has raised $100 million since its inception in 1987 to support cancer research and clinical trials across the U.S. Please contact Jeni Howard at jhoward@jhowardpr.com for media inquiries.

SWIM ACROSS AMERICA – FLORIDA KEYS IN THE NEWS

Posted on April 18, 2023April 19, 2023 Posted in #DefeatCancer, Events, Family Tree, Fundraising, Labs, News, olympians, UncategorizedTagged cancer, media, News, olympians, swim across america, televisionLeave a comment

Read or watch local stories featuring the Swim Across America-Florida Keys community to learn about their impact. Learn more about the event and beneficiary, Miami Cancer Institute, at swimacrossamerica.org/floridakeys.

Swim Across America Blog – SAASwim.com

Cancer Survivor Inspired to Help Establish SAA-Florida Keys Event

Keys Life Magazine

MAKE WAVES TO FIGHT CANCER – SWIM ACROSS AMERICA

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY (Page 27)

In the Water for Cancer Research

KEYS WEEKLY

STROKES FOR CANCER RESEARCH: CHARITY SWIM SET FOR APRIL 15 IN ISLAMORADA

SWIM ACROSS AMERICA – NASHVILLE IN THE NEWS

Read or watch local stories featuring the Swim Across America-Nashville community to learn about their impact. Learn more about the event and beneficiary, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, at swimacrossamerica.org/nashville.

Swim Across America Blog – SAASwim.com

Finding New Meaning in Swim Across America Participation

WTVF – Nashville Scripps (NewsChannel 5)

Swimmers unite during Swim Across America to raise money for local cancer research

EssentiallySports.com

Hundreds of Swimmers Aim to Raise $75,000 for a Noble Cause

NASHVILLE PATCH

April 16 Swim Across America Nashville Makes Waves to Fight Cancer

SAA Debuts WaveMaker Hydro Flask Bottle for 2023

Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 Posted in #DefeatCancer, Corporate Partners, Fundraising, Uncategorized, wave makerTagged backpack, buttons, fundraise, merchandise, swag, swim across america, WaveMakerLeave a comment

Swim Across America is excited to celebrate our top fundraisers with the 2023 WaveMaker gift! Swimmers and volunteers who raise $1,000 or more will receive an insulated 32 oz Wide-Mouth Hydro Flask water bottle.

As part of the WaveMaker club, we want you to show your SAA pride year-round with a Hydro Flask perfect for any occasion. Ideal for everyday and outdoor adventure, the Hydro Flask Wide-Mouth vacuum water bottle packs 32 oz. of hydration, and keeps your beverage hot or cold for hours. Want to take this awesome item home with you? Register today and set your fundraising goal to WaveMaker!

Ways to Support Swim Across America Now That Amazon Smile Program Has Ended

Posted on February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 Posted in #MakingWavesToFightCancer, FundraisingLeave a comment

We appreciate that many of our supporters designated Swim Across America to receive proceeds from purchases made through the AmazonSmile program. Through AmazonSmile, Swim Across America has been able to cover a portion of what it takes to provide a safe and enjoyable charity swim experience.

Amazon announced that on February 20, 2023 they are discontinuing the Smile program for all charities. This means purchases made through Amazon will not support SAA or any other charities after February 20.

Swim Across America still needs your support. With AmazonSmile ending, there are a few ways to continue to give to Swim Across America:

Add an extra $10 when you register for or make a donation to a charity swim.

Consider a monthly recurring gift of $5 or $10.

Check to see if your employer offers a matching gift program to double your impact.

Swim Across America accepts Donor Advised Funds, stock donations, and annuities. Email us if you would like to include us in your planned giving.

Find a full list of options on our Ways to Give page.

Thanks for giving hope and Making Waves to Fight Cancer with us.

SWIM ACROSS AMERICA – FAIRFIELD COUNTY IN THE NEWS

Posted on December 20, 2022 Posted in #DefeatCancer, Events, Family Tree, Fundraising, Labs, News, olympians, UncategorizedTagged cancer, media, News, olympians, swim across america, televisionLeave a comment

Here are some recent stories that display the impact all the members of the Swim Across America family have had in the Fairfield County community benefiting Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy. If you would like to register, volunteer or donate, please visit swimacrossamerica.org/fairfieldcounty.

THE DEBBIE NIGRO SHOW

Swim Across America Making Waves to Fight Cancer

HAMLET HUB

16th Annual Swim Across America Fairfield County on Saturday in Stamford

HAMLET HUB

Olympic Swimmers Elizabeth Beisel and Craig Beardsley to Visit Darien YMCA with Swim Across America Fairfield County

NEWS 12 CONNECTICUT

Olympic medalist swimmer to host clinic in Darien

NEWS TIMES

Darien-created Swim Across America will raise money for Stamford cancer center research Saturday

HAMLET HUB

Redding Resident Craig Lawrence Is Diving Into Long Island Sound June 25th for His 16th Annual Swim Across America Fairfield County Open Water Swim

GREENWICH SENTINEL

We Should All Strive to Make Waves…

THE PATCH

June 25 is 16th Annual Swim Across America Fairfield County Swim

SWIM ACROSS AMERICA – LARCHMONT IN THE NEWS

Here are some recent stories that display the impact all the members of the Swim Across America family have had in the Larchmont community benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Columbia University Medical Center and Cancer Support Team. If you would like to register, volunteer or donate, please visit swimacrossamerica.org/longislandsound.

THE EXAMINER NEWS

Local Swim Across America Chapter Celebrates Anniversary, New Study

THE PATCH

A Little History: 30 Years of Swim Across America Long Island Sound

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Swim Across America Long Island Sound Celebrates 30 Years

NEWS 12

Swim Across America returns to Larchmont for 30th year

THE PATCH

Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Raises $30K+ For Swim Across America

LARCHMONT AND NEW ROCHELLE NEWS

Swim Across America 2022

NEWS 12

Swim Across America returns to Larchmont for 30th year

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THE PATCH

Record-Smashing 30th Year For Swim Across America LI Sound Fundraising

SWIM ACROSS AMERICA – RHODE ISLAND IN THE NEWS

Here are some recent stories that display the impact all the members of the Swim Across America family have had in the Rhode Island community benefiting Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. If you would like to register, volunteer or donate, please visit swimacrossamerica.org/rhodeisland.