Swim Across America (SAA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for cancer research, prevention and treatment is set to host its first Dallas event June 7-9, 2013.
Olympians Swim Clinic – Friday, June 7
Daniel Watters, 1988 Olympian & Swim Across America Dallas-Chair
This event is a partnership between Swim Across America and Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic. Olympic swimming stars such at Neil Walker, Andrea Hayes, Kirk Stackle, Daniel Watters and Jill Sterkel will attend. Josh Davis, 5-time Olympic medalist and Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic founder, will lead the swim clinic with his Olympic peers. All proceeds benefit Swim Across America.
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: Olympic swimmers, SAA President and Dallas event chairs, swimmers and cancer survivors.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Olympic gold medalists Josh Davis and Neil Walker, young swimmers and their families.
WHAT: Young swimmers will receive gold medal-worthy swimming technique tips and education from Olympic swimmers, along with a pizza party and autograph signing.
WHEN: Friday, June 7, 2013, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Dallas Town North YMCA
4332 Northaven Road
Dallas, Texas 75229
Open Water Swim Event – Saturday, June 8
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: Olympic medalists, SAA President and Dallas event chairs, swimmers and cancer survivors.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Olympic swimmers and more than 225 swimmers participating in the open water swim.
WHAT: Swimmers must raise a minimum of $500 to participate in the ½-mile, 1-mile or 2-mile course. They may swim individually, or as part of a team to honor friends and family who have been touched by cancer.
WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 6:30 a.m. to noon
WHERE: The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard
2074 Summer Lee Drive
Rockwall, Texas 75032
Pool Swim – Sunday, June 9
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: Olympic swimmers, SAA President and Dallas event chairs, swimmers and cancer survivors.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Olympic swimmers, young swimmers and their families.
WHAT: Swimmers can choose to swim a 1/2 mile, 1 mile or participate as part of a relay. Teams will swim relay style with fun relay legs included throughout the event.
WHEN: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 8 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Dallas Town North YMCA
4332 Northaven Road
Dallas, Texas 75229
Swim Across America, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming- related events. With the help of hundreds of volunteers nationwide and past and current Olympians, SAA is helping find a cure for cancer through athleticism, community outreach and direct service.
This is a press release.