| WHAT: |
Third annual Kids Swim for the
Cure swim-a-thon to raise funds for skin
cancer research. |
| WHO & WHY: |
Two years ago, two students from
the Westtown School, motivated by community service and mitzvah
projects (mitzvah means “good deed”), worked
together to start the Kids Swim for the Cure swim-a-thon. In
just two years, Kids Swim for the Cure has raised
nearly $17,000 for skin cancer research at the Abramson
Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The money
raised by these extraordinary students has not only supported
innovative research and patient care programs at the Abramson
Cancer Center, but has also increased public awareness and
education about skin
cancer – particularly melanoma – the
deadliest form of skin cancer.
This
year’s event will be a day to celebrate these dedicated
young swimmers, while increasing support and awareness of
skin cancer.
Their goal this year is to break the $20,000 mark!
Special guests will include:
Lynn
Schuchter, MD,
the Abramson Cancer Center’s
Melanoma
Program will speak about the latest melanoma research,
treatment, and prevention.
Mike
Schnur, Head Swim Coach [men's, women's] of
the University
of Pennsylvania, to speak about swimming tips and training
advice. |
| WHEN: |
Saturday, April 14, 2007
9:00
AM to 4 PM |
| WHERE: |
Westtown School Pool [directions, campus
map]
1045 Westtown Rd
Main
Entrance
West
Chester, PA 19382 |
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