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Everyone's life has been impacted by cancer, which is why Thornton Academy and UNE are partnering with Swim Across America to bring together swimmers from across Maine to make a difference in the fight against this terrible disease. Please join us on January 4, 2025 at UNE to have some fun while raising awareness and funding for cancer research, prevention and treatment.

EVENT INFO
ABOUT THE EVENT

WHAT: In our first annual event Maine swimmers are banding together to “Make Waves” to fight cancer. Cancer affects us all, and organizations like Dana Farber and Mass General Hospital are leading groundbreaking research on this disease which causes so much human suffering. They need our help to fight back! Join us for a fun & inspiring event to raise funds to cure cancer.

All swimmers will complete at least 500 yards of swimming. Individual events will range from 50 yards to 500 yards. There will also be a mixture of fun 100 and 200 yard relays. All events are eligible for prizes and awards for participants. Don’t forget to bring your rubber ducky for the Rubber Ducky Relay!

WHEN: January 4, 2025; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

WHERE: University of New England

SCHEDULE:

  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Check In / Registration
  • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Swimming Events and Fun Relays
  • 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Ice Cream Social and Awards

HOW TO JOIN: Click the register button on this page and get your own fundraising page to send out to your friends and family.

All swimmers and volunteers must complete the waiver found here and bring to the event check-in. If you are under 18, please bring the waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Not able to participate with us on event day? Please consider making a donation using the 'Donate' bar above to support our efforts!

FUNDRAISING: We ask swimmers to each raise at least $100. Many will raise more but if everyone raises $100, our swim could raise thousands to support cancer research, prevention and treatment.

SWIMMER FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES: Every swimmer who participates will receive a Swim Across America cap and washable tattoos! Raise the amounts below and receive recognition from SAA for your efforts!

  • $50 - SAA T-Shirt.
  • $100 - SAA Sunglasses + $50 fundraising incentive.
  • $300 - SAA Towel + $100 fundraising incentives.
  • $1,000 - If you raise $1,000 you are acknowledged as a WaveMaker and receive WaveMaker benefits.

Individual WaveMaker Status: $1,000 minimum:

WaveMakers go above and beyond by raising at least $1,000 regardless of your age. Anyone can achieve WaveMaker status - swimmers, volunteers or SAA My Way participants. WaveMakers get special recognition and an exclusive WaveMaker gift. You can learn more about WaveMaker Status here.

QUESTIONS? Feel free to email Kathy Leahy at swimacrossamericamaine@gmail.com.