Hello family and friends,

For the first time as a fifteen year old I will be participating in Swim Across America which is an open water swim to raise money for cancer. This event will be held on September 7th at Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island. 

Swimming has always been a big part of my life, but as I grow in this sport it is not just about getting faster and winning races, it is about using what I love to make a difference. Swim Across America gives all of us the chance to do this by raising money for the people battling this disease and the researcher’s and doctors performing each and every day. 

As I approach this swim I am immensely inspired by the loved ones I have lost to cancer and the people close to me who are fighting it right now. Every stroke I take I will be constantly motivated by the reminder of not only my family but every family who has been touched by the battle of cancer. 

That is why I am here today asking for your help, wether you are a friend, a teammate, or a family member, no matter the amount, your generosity and donation will help support my swim as well as SAA. Together as a community we can continue to move forward in the direction of curing this world of cancer. Together we can make these small differences to achieve our one big goal. Together we can swim for those who can’t and give hope to those who are in need of it most. 

Thank you in advance for your support, 

Reese