Each Year I participate in Swim Across America (SAA)- Charlotte Open Water swim. SAA host 21 open water water swim in the United States. SAA mission is to raise funds for cancer research, clinical trails and patient programs.    

I will be doing this in memory of BJ Correll, Michael Schrodel, Randy Ellsworth, Gary Garbers (SEAL),Dywane Osgood(Marine), Jeff Davis (Navy Chief), Eric Lenhert (SEAL) and in honor of, Wally Johnson(SEAL), Rick "Hydro" Hyser (SEAL), Richard Stayska (Green Beret),Tripp Clapper, Raenelle Sederquist, Merritt Plummer, Myra Rowell, Maya DeWalkar, (MayaStrong),  Eric Geatz, Catherine Ashbridge, Stephen Ashbridge, Jose Ponce ( Father in Law), Sue Walsh and all those that are fighting the good fight and those who gave it their all.   

   This May another SEAL teammate was diagnosed with Giloblastoma

Glioblastoma is a type of brain cancer, it’s known as “The Terminator”.

 It’s the most common type of malignant brain tumor among adults. And it is usually very aggressive, which means it can grow fast and spread quickly. There is NO CURE; there are only treatments to help ease the symptoms.

Brain cancers aren’t common. And when they do happen, about 4 out of 5 aren’t glioblastoma. Men over age 50 of European or Asian heritage are more likely to get them than women. Doctors diagnose about 14,000 glioblastoma cases in the U.S. each year. The survival rates are:

·        One year: 40.2%

·        Two years: 17.4%

·        Five years: 5.6%

Thanks to organizations like Swim Across America and theirs funding we continue to make waves for cancer research, clinical trials and patient programs. Someday THERE will be a cure for cancer.

 My personal goal this year is to raise $5,000 but I would like to get more. 

Help me make a tidal wave to wipe-out cancer for good!!

Thank you,

Steve "Scuba" Brown

    Check should be made out to Swim Across America but please include a note mentioning my name as the swimmer you are supporting!