Ever since I can remember, I loved being in the pool, the ocean and rivers. Every summer my grandma would set up the pool in the morning and let the sun heat up the water throughout the day. Then we're able to play and splash around in the afternoon. I could stay in the pool all day and was always the last one to leave. Being in the water is my happy place and a place of relaxation. I started swimming on my high school swim team and immediately fell in love with being on the team and competing.

After high school, I wasn't on a team but wanted to push myself to swim long distance. I started to perfect my stroke and was swimming a mile each day. My mom then introduced me to the Swim Across America event that our friend Kim Todaro was participating in! I loved the idea and completed the 1 mile pool swim! I enjoyed meeting new people and celebrating Team Todaro's hard work.

Now, when  joining this year, I have a goal I am going to do my first open water swim in the lake and will be doing the 2 mile swim! I've been practicing ahead of time and am excited to reach my goal on September 7th swimming for team Todaro.

I joined Swim Across America because I believe in their mission and want to help give more families hope. If you are able, please support me by making a donation to help me reach my fundraising goal. I appreciate all the support and am excited to participate! 

Thank you for helping me #MakeWavesToFightCancer.