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Swim Across America’s funding of clinical trials for patients helped contribute to four FDA approved life-saving immunotherapy cancer treatments with Yervoy, Opdivo, Tecentriq and Keytruda. More than 60 scientific grants are funded each year and there are now ten dedicated Swim Across America Labs at major institutions. Continue Reading →
On Monday the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept Memorial Day Parade went off without a hitch. It featured the Sound Beach Volunteer Community Band, of course. There were lots of antique cars, dogs and a fleet of family cargo bikes. It was a day for families to make memories, for sure, and the children had the most fun. Continue Reading →
Nick Hyden now swims at the annual Swim Across America Fairfield County open water swim on Team Julian in honor of his friend and teammate. And his parents, Robert and Louise, do what they can to help support breakthrough cancer gene therapy research through Swim Across America and its local beneficiary the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT) by raising more money through fundraisers at their COBS Bread bakery on High Ridge Road in Stamford. Continue Reading →
Swim Across America Fairfield County raised $385,000 in 2018 for its beneficiary, the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT). The funds were raised during the group’s open water swim and other fundraising activities throughout the year in 2018. The funds raised support cancer gene therapy research funded by ACGT. In the past 12 years, Swim Across America Fairfield County events have raised more than $3.8 million for crucial support of the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT). One hundred percent of all Swim Across America Fairfield County funds donated to ACGT go directly to support ACGT’s funded scientists. Continue Reading →
Swim Across America has teamed up with Greenwich Crew and the Greenwich Water Club to host a fun fundraiser for crucial cancer research on September 16. The Meters for A Cure ERG Challenge will be held at the Greenwich Water Club. Continue Reading →
Several Greenwich retailers are dedicating June 21 to donating a portion of sales to Swim Across America Greenwich-Stamford in the fight against Cancer. Continue Reading →
Being inside and swimming in the pool at the Boys & Girls Club for the Greenwich-Stamford Swim Across America didn’t dampen the spirits of the swimmers and volunteers raised more than $385,000 for the Swim’s beneficiary, the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT). Continue Reading →
Julian Fraser, a 2014 graduate of Greenwich High School, passed away in February after a battle against osteosarcoma. His friends and family swam to honor him at this year’s Swim Across America open water swim. Collectively, the team raised over $82,000. Continue Reading →
One of the largest teams is Team Julian, with members swimming in honor of Julian Fraser, a 2014 Greenwich High School graduate. Register for the 11th annual Swim Across America event on June 24. Continue Reading →
At the Sip & Shop event, people were able to interact with local businesses, many run by Greenwich mothers they met over the years, and shop at their leisure. Continue Reading →