Last weekend was the 20th annual Swim A Mile for Women with Cancer, a two-day event to raise funds for the Women's Cancer Resource Center in Oakland, CA.
This was my 18th Swim A Mile and I raised over $2700 with sponsorships from friends and family. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
I swam with Harriet, Janet, and Amy. The four of us were a team called "Beverly's Angels." Our team raised over $7300 and we know more donations will be coming in over the next few weeks (donate online at wcrc.org, click on the Swim a Mile button and search by name for "your" swimmer).
Here we are, ready to dip our toes (and heads) into the pool.
The swim takes place in the beautiful Mills College Pool in Oakland, CA.
We all did the mile in well under an hour. Here's Harriet on her victorious finish.
This year, I swam in honor of 40 people and in memory of 28 people. This is the board where we swimmers post the names of those we honor/remember.
Something new this year was that everyone who completed the swim was personally awarded a very nice medal. We really felt honored.
With wet heads and swim suits, we savored our accomplishment.
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Until next year, Beverly's Angels!!!
1 comment:
I'm so proud of you and your "angels!" What a wonderful thing you do and your support for women with cancer is so very important. It's a pleasure to be part of this effort -- even for those of us to stay on dry land!
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