I'm honored to be able to join in this effort for my friend, mentor, and fellow coach Melissa Callaghan Rice. She approached her fight against cancer the way she did everything else - with drive, passion, and optimism. I am both inspired by that and driven to accelerate treatments and, ultimately a cure, so that more families get to spend more time with their mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, sisters and brothers, and sons and daughters.

-Christian

Here is more background from Swim Across America:

In our lifetime, 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer. I joined the SAA community so that, together, we can change that. I am challenging myself by swimming and raising as much money to fight cancer as I can. Please support me by sponsoring my swim and making a gift. The money you give will go towards cancer research, prevention and treatment and will make an impact in the fight to find a cure.  Thank you for your generosity and may it lead to a cancer-free world!

You can make a credit card donation here, or send a check to Swim Across America, c/o Kitty Tetreault, 30 Bullard Street, Walpole, MA 02081

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