| Dear Swim A Mile Swimmers,
This is the first edition of the 2008 Swim A Mile Snippets. The Swim A Mile snippets are event updates, reminders and helpful tips to help you maximize your Swim A Mile  experience. I will be emailing them out each week. If you don't want to receive these Swim A Mile Snippets just let me know and I will take you off the list.
We have 8 weeks left until the big Swim A Mile for Women with Cancer. We have registered over 140 swimmers - which is great for this time prior to the event. We expect to host 550 swimmers October 4th and 5th. Thank you again for swimming to benefit women with cancer and the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance or answer any questions. |
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Swim-a-Palooza: A Pool Party
Please join us for a Swim A Mile pre-event called the Swim-a-Palooza: A Pool Party, on Saturday, September 6, 9am - 11am at Mills College Pool. This is a chance for swimmers  to check out the pool and also get some awesome coaching and tips in preparation for the big weekend. We will be offering:
- Flip-turn coaching
- Fundraising tips
- Meet-and-greet with fellow swimmers
- Breakfast
Please let us know if you will be joining us by emailing swim@wcrc.org. Thank you to those who have already RSVP'ed.
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Fundraising Incentives
 I wanted to announce that again this year we are awarding incentives for swimmers to send in their donations prior to the Swim A Mile to help out our accounting staff. If you send in your $250 in donations by September 1 you will win a Swim A Mile long sleeved t-shirt with an embroidered logo. Each month there will also be an award for the top fundraiser that will be announced and awarded at the Swim A Mile event.
This is who has submitted $250 (at least!) prior to August 1 - these folks will receive a Swim A Mile long sleeved T:
Jacqueline Curtis
Christl Hansman
Houdre Family
Maria Kagehiro
Joy Nestor
Jacqueline Prisbylla
Trish Roque
Emily Rosenberg
Jody Silver
Karen Sumi
Lara Windett
Each month there will also be an award for the top fundraiser. These individuals will receive a Swim A Mile hoodie. Below is the award winner for August:
Top Fundraiser for July 2 through August 1
Joy Nestor - $1,050
Thank you so much to these swimmers for submitting your money a bit early - it helps our accounting department! Please remember that if you are unable to submit your donations prior to the Swim A Mile, please bring your completed pledge form and all pledges to the Swim A Mile event. |
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Media Spokespeople
If you are interested in speaking to the media about why you are swimming in the Swim A Mile for Women with Cancer please contact margo@wcrc.org as we are in need of  swimmers who are interested in telling their stories. Thank you!
Please let me know of any questions or concerns that come up for you along the way. I can be reached at ali@wcrc.org or at 510/527-1918.
Happy Training!
Ali
Swim A Mile Coordinator |
