SWIM ACROSS AMERICA - RICHMOND

08.25.24

Participation Options:

• Swimmer - as many laps as you want. We will swim in two-30 minute heats.
• SAA My Way - Virtual

General Fundraising Requirements:

All swimmers are required to raise at least $200 by event day. All swimmers will receive a cap, towel and t-shirt.

WaveMaker Status: $1,000 minimum:

WaveMakers go above and beyond the call of duty by raising at least $1,000 regardless of your age. Anyone can achieve WaveMaker status - swimmers, volunteers or SAA My Way participants. WaveMakers get special recognition and an exclusive WM gift on event day. You can learn more about WaveMaker Status here.

Participate as an Individual or on a Team

A person may elect to participate alone, or be part of a team. Many colleagues and college alumni will form teams, or teams may be formed in honor or memory of a loved one. All teams are inspirational and rewarding for all of us involved with Swim Across America. All team members are still required to meet their individual fundraising minimums based on their age, distance or WaveMaker status as noted in the prior sections.

Registration Self-Donation:

Swimmers will be asked to kickstart your fundraising with a $50 registration self-donation fee and let your supporters know you are personally committed to the mission of SAA. The registration self-donation is a 100% tax deductible donation that will be will be credited towards each swimmer's fundraising minimum.

Online registration will close 72 hours prior to the swim! Event day registration may still be available if space permits.

Waivers:

All swimmers and volunteers must complete the waiver found here.

Proceeds from the swim will support clinical trials and cancer research at VCU Massey Cancer Center.

Read about the specific cancer research projects your funds are supporting in the latest SAA-Richmond Impact Report. Learn about previous grantees in the VCU Massey Cancer Center report.

What is SAA MY WAY?

SAA My Way is our virtual offering where you decide your activity and timeline. Register with a $50 self-donation and we’ll send you an SAA Swag Bag to show off your spirit. All donations raised for your My Way will support our SAA-Richmond event. Click here to learn about all the ways you can have fun your way!

To sign up as an SAA My Way participant for our event, click the register button above and select 'SAA My Way' as your participation type.

Volunteers are the backbone of the Swim Across America Family ensuring our event run smoothly from beginning to end. Even if you aren’t a swimmer, you can still help us in the fight against cancer. Don’t forget, volunteers can fundraise too if they want! Ready to volunteer with us? Click on the Register button and select the Volunteer participation type.

Land Volunteers

Land Volunteers staff all aspects of our event on land. You can anticipate helping with set up, swimmer check-in, tattoos, towel hand out, hospitality and post-swim events/clean up.

Questions about volunteering? Check out our SAA Volunteer Page or contact our Volunteer Coordinator Allie.

If this is your first time participating or if you just need some tips to be a better fundraiser, click here. It will walk you through the participant center and teach you how to email donors, share on social media sites and download the fundraising app. You can find more helpful resources on our fundraising resources page.

NEW! Watch these instructional videos to learn how to register, update your participant center, connect to Facebook and more!

Be a WaveMaker by taking your fundraising to the next level and raising $1000! Anyone can achieve WaveMaker status - swimmers, volunteers or SAA My Way participants. WaveMakers get special recognition and an exclusive WM gift on event day. You can learn more about WaveMaker Status here.

You may support the swimmer of your choice by making an online donation. Or you may send a check, payable to Swim Across America, to the address below:

Swim Across America
8508 Park Road, #389
Charlotte, NC 28210

Make sure to include a note with the name of the swimmer you are donating to.

INTERESTED IN PARTNERING WITH SAA - RICHMOND?

If you'd like to learn more about partnership opportunities, please review the 2024 SAA-Richmond partnership guide or email us.

Schedule is tentative and subject to change.

6:30 am: Volunteers arrive

7:30-8:30 am: Registration Check In

8:30 am: Welcome Program

9:00 am: Music, Fun & Swim

10:30 am: Floatie Relays. All are welcome to participate!

11:30 am: Event Clean Up & Post Swim Food Provided

Swim Location:

Quest Swimming
6800 Deer Run Dr, Midlothian, VA 23112

Start A Pool Swim

Interested in starting your own pool swim to raise money for SAA - Richmond? Email us to learn more!

IN THE NEWS

Here are some recent stories that display the impact members of the Swim Across America family have had in the Richmond community.