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This Fall I'm participating in another Swim Across America event! This event is in Redhouse Cove in the Magothy River on Gibson Island. I am joining the Kimmel Cancer Center team and swimming in memory of my much beloved and missed sister-in-law, Ria Meagher Filippelli.
Founded in 1987, Swim Across America has hosted charity swims with one goal: to raise money for innovative cancer research that would lead to breakthrough treatments and therapies. Since then, Swim Across America has raised over $100M to fund the next generation of pioneers in oncology and cancer-support care. Please note that SAA's grant agreement requires 100% of SAA grants be applied to approved projects and not other things such as overhead and buildings.
I joined Swim Across America because I have lost family members and friends to cancer and I have several friends and colleagues who are currently fighting this disease. I believe in SAA's mission and want to help give more families and patients hope. If you are able, please support me by making a donation to help me reach my fundraising goal.
Thank you for helping me #MakeWavesToFightCancer.