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MISSION
Swim Across America hosts charity swims that fund cancer research and patient programs. Founded in 1987, we’ve raised over $100M.
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MAKE WAVES WITH US
See our schedule. Find an SAA open water swim in your community and Make Waves.
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POOL SWIMS
Host an SAA pool swim with donations funding cancer research. Get started here.
STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR CAUSE
Top Fundraising Teams
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Top National Fundraisers
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| Team Name | Event Name | Gift Amount | Members Recruited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Sealions New Orleans, LA | 2024 National Virtual - SAA My Way | $2,127.80 |
1 |
| Trinity University Swim & Dive | 2024 National Virtual - SAA My Way | $1,075.60 |
1 |
| Test team | 2025 TEST for PC updates | $1,012.00 |
2 |
| Cherry Creek High School | Eric Craven Classic Invite | $371.40 |
1 |
| Tampa Elite Aquatics | 2025 Tampa Bay Open Water Swim | $200.00 |
2 |
| Team Latham | Florida Keys Open Water Swim | $150.00 |
3 |
| Dogs for the Cause: mission pawsable | Seattle Open Water Swim | $100.00 |
1 |
| Kentucky Swim and Dive | 2024 National Virtual - SAA My Way | $75.00 |
1 |
| Mercer Island Mermaids | Seattle Open Water Swim | $50.00 |
1 |
| Cherry Creek Crushes Cancer | Denver Open Water Swim | $50.00 |
1 |
| Team Carolyn | 2025 NS - Sound to Cove Open Water Swim | $50.00 |
2 |
| Rock Canyon High School | Eric Craven Classic Invite | $50.00 |
1 |
| Sophonie Michel | St. Thomas Aquinas College Spartans Stride | $20.00 |
1 |
| Team Baucom | 2025 TEST for PC updates | $10.00 |
1 |
$6,189.36
$37,088.68
$1,240.07
$1,352.07
$52,154.48
$37,916.14
$126,893.45
$16,811.60
$5,760.00
$238,983.64
$12,072.50
$16,246.28
| Participant Name | Event Name | Gift Amount |
|---|---|---|
Julia Brookshire
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2024 National Virtual - SAA My Way | $66,764.84 |
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Michael Ritter
|
2024 National Virtual - SAA My Way | $16,824.78 |
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Gregory Kincheloe
|
2024 National Virtual - SAA My Way | $11,149.00 |
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Jonah Hanks
|
2024 National Virtual - SAA My Way | $3,694.80 |
Jacqui Scully
|
Swim Across America Maine Making Waves to Fight Cancer | $3,654.00 |
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Wanda Bogin
|
2024 National Virtual - SAA My Way | $3,614.56 |
| Susan Badalato | 2025 LIS - Long Island Sound Open Water Swim | $3,276.00 |
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Kevin McCarthy
|
2024 National Virtual - SAA My Way | $2,625.00 |
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Willow Sealions
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2024 National Virtual - SAA My Way | $2,101.80 |
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Bill Klayer
|
2024 National Virtual - SAA My Way | $1,880.00 |
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Travis Peace
|
2024 National Virtual - SAA My Way | $1,770.00 |
| Bryce Upton | Swim Across America Maine Making Waves to Fight Cancer | $1,111.00 |
Elizabeth Beisel
|
2024 National - Block Cancer | $1,100.40 |
Ace Armon
|
CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $1,060.16 |
| Lucy Perry | Swim Across America Maine Making Waves to Fight Cancer | $1,002.80 |
Meghan De Witt
|
St. Thomas Aquinas College Spartans Stride | $935.32 |
| Nora Freeman | Swim Across America Maine Making Waves to Fight Cancer | $849.80 |
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DAVID DUMAIS
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Swim Across America Maine Making Waves to Fight Cancer | $750.00 |
Casey Nelson
|
CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $700.80 |
Lauren Lepeak
|
2024 National Virtual - SAA My Way | $674.74 |
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Dian Quinn
|
CRA Swims Against Cancer | $634.00 |
| Anna Lefebvre | Swim Across America Maine Making Waves to Fight Cancer | $609.00 |
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Lily Jakobsen
|
CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $570.00 |
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Meisha Rosenberg
|
CRA Swims Against Cancer | $556.53 |
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Kathy Leahy
|
Swim Across America Maine Making Waves to Fight Cancer | $521.73 |
| Ava Stotler | Jag A Thon | $515.00 |
Vidyasagar Kadiyam
|
2025 TEST for PC updates | $511.00 |
| Lynn Steward | Swim Across America Maine Making Waves to Fight Cancer | $502.86 |
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Vidya Kadiyam
|
2025 TEST for PC updates | $501.00 |
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Lucas Mendoza
|
CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $500.00 |
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Adrian Mendoza
|
CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $500.00 |
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Jaxon Mendoza
|
CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $500.00 |
Ava Stotler
|
Jag A Thon | $485.00 |
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Connor Chen
|
CRA Swims Against Cancer | $458.00 |
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Eran Perry
|
CRA Swims Against Cancer | $433.83 |
| Lane Groce | Jag A Thon | $400.00 |
| Wyatt Libby | Swim Across America Maine Making Waves to Fight Cancer | $386.13 |
Eva Walsh
|
CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $384.00 |
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Riley Brewer
|
CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $367.20 |
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Avery Corliss
|
CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $364.00 |
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Avery Hendricks
|
CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $357.00 |
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Isla Hall
|
CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $304.72 |
| Paige Rogers | Jag A Thon | $295.00 |
| Stella Wells | Swim Across America Maine Making Waves to Fight Cancer | $286.00 |
William Zamulinsky
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Strath Haven Pool Swim | $281.00 |
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Declan Davis
|
CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $272.80 |
Olivia Fritts
|
CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $267.78 |
Paige Rogers
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Jag A Thon | $260.00 |
Thomas Flood
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St. Thomas Aquinas College Spartans Stride | $260.00 |
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Adelynn Goodbrand
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CUDA Takes A Bite Out Of Pediatric Cancer | $256.00 |
McLaren
- Ann S Miller - $35.00
- Anonymous - $51.50
- Anonymous - $51.50
- Anonymous - $50.00
- Bill Tolbert & Leslie Ford - $51.50
- Bobby and Nita Hale - $50.00
- Brad W - $50.00
- Brian & Dawn - $100.00
- David and Pat Waskowiak - $100.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $500.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $200.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $100.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $75.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $60.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $50.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $50.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $50.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $40.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $25.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $20.00
- Jane Nierman - $50.00
- Karen K Clayton - $36.05
- Lori GG - $515.00
- Mary White - $100.00
- Monica - $50.00
- Mr. Robert McLaren - $50.00
- Mr. Todd Stautzenberger - $103.00
- Ms. Karen Samoska - $103.00
- Paul I Kurt - $250.00
- Randall & Yvonne Ludden - $1,030.00
- Robert McLaren - Adobe Stock - $2,177.90
- Shell Oil Company Foundation - Brian Tarr - $100.00
- Shell Oil Company Foundation match - Robert McLaren - $100.00
- Shell Oil Company match - Brian Tarr - $100.00
- Shell Oil Company match - Doyle Walker - $50.00
- Sheryl and Mike Cooke - $36.05
- Susan Wahlers - $103.00
- Terri and Peter Hettinger - $100.00
- The Bergerons - $51.50
- Tim Fletcher - $25.00
- Wendt Family - $36.05
- William and Dana White - $100.00
McLaren
- Facebook Fundraiser - $100.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $100.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $100.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $100.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $50.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $25.00
- Facebook Fundraiser - $25.00
- I'm Honor of Ron Graff - $500.00
- Mr. Robert McLaren - $50.00
- Robert McLaren - Adobe Stock - $1,000.00
- Shell Oil Company Foundation match - Robert McLaren - $50.00
McLaren
- Jane and Steve - $51.50
- Mr. Robert McLaren - $50.00
- Robert McLaren - Adobe Stock - $1,000.00
- Shell Oil Company Foundation match - Robert McLaren - $50.00
McLaren
- Lisa Khoury - $50.00
- Mr. Robert McLaren - $50.00
- RJ sumner - $51.50
- Robert McLaren - Adobe Stock - $1,000.00
- Shell Oil Company Foundation match - Robert McLaren - $50.00
McLaren
- Mr. Robert McLaren - $50.00
- Phil Babcock - $200.00
- Robert McLaren - Adobe Stock - $1,000.00
- Shell Oil Company Foundation match - Robert McLaren - $50.00
McLaren
- Dennis and Karen Samoska - $103.00
- Mr. Robert McLaren - $50.00
- Robert McLaren - Adobe Stock - $1,000.00
- Shell Oil Company Foundation match - Robert McLaren - $50.00
McLaren
- Boeing match - Robert McLaren - $25.00
- Keith R - $50.00
- Mark Peppercorn - $200.00
- Mr. Robert McLaren - $50.00
- Robert McLaren - Adobe Stock - $1,000.00
- Shell Oil Company Foundation match - Robert McLaren - $50.00
McLaren
- Anonymous - $500.00
- Elie Farah - $103.00
- Mr. Robert McLaren - $50.00
- Phil Babcock - $100.00
- Robert McLaren - Adobe Stock - $1,000.00
- Shell Oil Company Foundation match - Robert McLaren - $50.00
McLaren
- Mr. Robert McLaren - $50.00
- Robert McLaren - Adobe Stock - $1,000.00
- Shell Oil Company Foundation match - Robert McLaren - $50.00
McLaren
- Mr. Robert McLaren - $75.00
- Robert McLaren - Adobe Stock - $1,028.17
McLaren
- Anonymous - $75.00
- Anonymous - $35.00
- Graff Family - $103.00
- Jane Nierman - $51.50
- Mr. Robert McLaren - $75.00
- Phil Babcock - $200.00
- Rob McLaren - $140.00
- Robert McLaren - Adobe Stock - $1,028.17
TONY
- ' Coldwell Banker - $5,000.00
- ' Coldwell Banker Realty Cares Foundation - $0.01
- ' The Michael Colombini Foundation - $0.01
- Anonymous - $5,000.00
- Anthony Falco - $500.00
- Anthony Ruggeri - $300.00
- Barbra & John Colombini - $100.00
- Carol & John Creeley - $500.00
- Elizabeth Clark - $100.00
- Lianne & Sean - $250.00
- Liz Halliday Coco - $500.00
- Mr. Anthony "Tony" Sibio - $50.00
- Mr. Anthony "Tony" Sibio - $20.00
- Mr. Kenneth Martin - $100.00
- Mr. Neil Clark - $90,000.00
- Mrs. Lowen Bush - $250.00
- Mrs. Maryanne Dowd - $100.00
- Ms. Debra S. Fimmano - $100.00
- Peg Lantz Meli and Lou Meli. - $200.00
- Richard & Sabina Tompkins - $500.00
- Stuart Benedict - $100.00
- Victor & Lorraine Fontana - $150.00
TONY
- Mr. Neil Clark - $10,000.00
Chestler
- American Gift Fund - $5,000.00
- Amy and Paul Hughson - $520.00
- Andrea & Jeffrey Baevsky - $500.00
- Andrew & Susan Cott - $300.00
- Anonymous - $1,000.00
- Anonymous - $520.00
- Anonymous - $500.00
- Anonymous - $500.00
- Ben Jacobs - $520.00
- Beth & Michael Alderman - $520.00
- Cathy and Jon Miller - $5,023.68
- Charles and Marisa Gambino - $1,000.00
- Clark and Debra Pager - $1,000.00
- Cliff and Barbara Sondock - $500.00
- Clifford & Barbara Sondock - $500.00
- Cristina and Daniel Rackow - $1,040.00
- Dan & Jill Leav - $520.00
- Daniel and Rhonda Chestler - $5,000.00
- Daniel Steinberg - $520.00
- David and Debbie Shapiro - $520.00
- Denise Yap and John Jaensich - $1,000.00
- Douglas Horn - $1,040.00
- Em and Max - $520.00
- Evan and Donna Wuhl - $1,000.00
- Farrell Fritz - $500.00
- Florence and Robert Rosen - $1,500.00
- Frank and Laurie Gutman - $1,000.00
- Frederick Bean - $500.00
- Gary Belowich and Julie Rosen - $500.00
- Great Neck South Class Of 1974 - $1,000.00
- Gregory Chestler - $1,000.00
- Greystone match - Jeffrey Baevsky - $485.50
- Halperin Family - $5,000.00
- Hilary Madigan - $500.00
- Hirshmark Capital - $1,040.00
- ING Financial match - Jemma & Jason Gallea - $750.00
- IP Capital Partners - $500.00
- Iris and Alex Wagman - $1,020.00
- Jaclyn and Andrew Tiffen - $520.00
- Jacob and Jamie Miller - $1,560.00
- Jane Recant - $500.00
- Jeannie and Bruce Evans - $520.00
- Jeff Kurtz, The Kamson Corporation - $1,000.00
- Jemma & Jason dedicated to Carolyn Chestler - $500.00
- Jessica and Bryan Wiener - $360.00
- Jessica Chestler - $1,000.00
- Jii & Rich Barry - $1,000.00
- Joel & Deborah Brooks - $500.00
- John Coyle - $500.00
- Julie & Paul Brandes - $1,000.00
- Katia & Robert Rubenstein - $1,040.00
- Linda & Michael Schulman - $520.00
- Lisa Cummins - $500.00
- Liss Family - $520.00
- M H Kim - 257 Nassau Corp - $2,000.00
- Matt & Monika Caldwell - $2,080.00
- Mike Mangione - $1,000.00
- Miss Caitlin Chestler - $1,000.00
- Morris And Jules Levine Family Foundation - $1,000.00
- Mr. and Mrs. James M Musiker - $1,000.00
- Mr. Jahn and Sabrina Levin - $2,500.00
- Mr. jonathan fogelman - $520.00
- Mr. Steven Chestler - $5,000.00
- Mrs. Alyssa Greenberg - $1,000.00
- Murray Stempel - $1,000.00
- Nancy passaretti - $1,000.00
- Navila and Harry Armon - $520.00
- Old Westbury Golf and Country Club - $7,378.43
- PACOA - $10,000.00
- Pauline kazlow - $500.00
- Randi Butwin - $416.00
- Richard & Karen Mendelsohn - $1,000.00
- Richard and Dina Beck - $360.00
- Richard Browne - $2,500.00
- Richard Saperstein - $500.00
- Rona and David picket - $1,040.00
- SAX LLP - PETER GADALETA - $1,500.00
- Schumer Family - $520.00
- Schwartz Family - $500.00
- Scott and Franceen Silverman - $520.00
- Shari and Adam Kohn - $520.00
- Staci Friedwald - $500.00
- Stacy & David Tecklin - $520.00
- Steve Chestler - $5,000.00
- Steven and Farrel Starker - $1,000.00
- Steven Tiffen - $1,040.00
- Stifel match - Adam Kohn - $520.00
- Stuart Conley and Amy Siegel - $1,040.00
- Susan Held and Family - $500.00
- Synchrony match - Denise Yap - $2,000.00
- The Barry Family - $520.00
- the Kuriloff family - $1,040.00
- The Laurel Group - $750.00
- The Malen Family - $1,040.00
- The Peters Family - $2,500.00
- The Wexler Family - $500.00
- The Ziegler's - $520.00
- Tina and Marshal Cohen - $300.00
- Werber Family - $500.00
- Xujun Zheng - $500.00
