Why I'm Swimming
I started swimming regularly in San Francisco Bay in 2021, around the time my mom and I were both diagnosed with cancer. The cold water of the Bay, the views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the pelicans, and the support of my swim buddies were key to helping me become cancer free -- and they supported me through the loss of my mom a year ago.
This year I am participating in a special swim in memory of my mom. 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.
If you are able, please support me by making a donation to help me reach my fundraising goal.
Thank you for helping me #MakeWavesToFightCancer.