Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club Raises $35,000 In Cancer Fund-raiser

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club opened its pool and its heart Sunday, July 13 to host its third annual charity swim on behalf of Swim Across America to raise money for cancer research, prevention, and treatment.

Teddy Meyer swimming with his dad, Scott, in honor of his grandfather in the Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club's Swim Across America fund-raiser, July 13.
Photo Credit: *Henry Lee*

Kiara Cekic's shows her passion for the cause -- swimming for Swim Across America at Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club, July 13.
Photo Credit: *Henry Lee*

A proud swimmer after doing his part for the Swim Across America fund-raiser at Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club.
Photo Credit: *Henry Lee*

by Danny LoPriore

07/14/2014 5:00 a.m.

According to club spokesperson Carrie Dillon, nearly 50 swimmers of all ages participated by swimming either a half mile or a mile, raising more than $35,000 with donations still coming in.

"Many participants were swimming in memory of loved ones who had battled cancer or to honor those who are battling it now," Dillon said in a report to the Daily Voice. "For some of them, it was their first time swimming these distances and they were encouraged by enthusiastic parents,volunteers and spectators."

Bobby Hackett, Katonah resident and 1976 Olympic silver medalist in the 1500-meter freestyle, also gave a swim clinic on competitive training techniques as part of the event, according to Dillon.

Local vendors who donated refreshments or offered their services for the Swim Across America raffle included Le Jardin du Roi, Bagel Emporium, Healthy Choice Apothecary, Starbucks, Susan Lawrence Sherry B, Patrick Filacchione, Auntie Penny, Mango Cafe, Truck Restaurant, CrossFit Pleasantville and Mount Kisco.

Donations may still be made here.

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