Swim Across America Set For Saturday, Sept. 27

This yr’s swim is in honor of Rich DeSelm, an All-America swimmer as a Tar Heel and member of the University of North Carolina’s swimming and diving teaching workers for practically 30 years. DeSelm led UNC’s males’s and ladies’s groups to 17 top-three ACC finishes and 16 top-30 finishes on the NCAA Championships, and educated 53 All-Americans and 26 ACC Champions throughout his tenure as head coach. DeSelm’s connection to Swim Across America runs deep — rooted not solely in his lifelong dedication to swimming and constructing neighborhood but additionally his personal most cancers journey.

Currently, we have now raised over $130,000 this yr with the quantity nonetheless climbing. The influence of UNC’s Swim Across America occasion could be discovered here. If you need to assist us enhance our whole determine, donations are being accepted here.

“The greatest thing about being at UNC is the community of people that love this place,” head coach Mark Gangloff stated. “This event brings together the Chapel Hill community for the common goal of beating cancer. It’s a fun event that no matter the level of your competitive swimming experience, you should be involved: kids, adults, parents, grandparents. Come out and join us or donate!”

Teams will swim in a relay format for 60 minutes within the water which can encompass stroke drills and common stroke swimming. During the final half-hour, groups may have enjoyable with interior tube relays. People of all ages and talent ranges are inspired to take part.

Swim Across America is a workforce relay charity swim that funds most cancers analysis and affected person applications. Founded in 1987, the group has raised over $100 million. More details about SAA could be discovered here.

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