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Hey everyone! I'm Cordelia Kroll, a Berwick Academy Sophomore, and I’m super excited to tell you about something amazing I’m doing this summer:
Last year, I participated in my very first 1K open-water swim for Swim With A Mission, a nonprofit that raises money for organizations supporting veterans as they return from service
Our team raised over $4,000, and it felt incredible knowing those dollars helped veterans with mental health care, housing, service dogs, and more.
We had such a blast that we’re doing it again this year—but this time with even more teammates! And our goal? To top last year’s donation together.
Wetsuits were super helpful last year, but a bit tricky to swim in. If the water isn’t too cold, I’m hoping we can brave it without them for an easier swim this time around
Swim With A Mission
On July 12th, Swim With A Misson is excited to hold it’s 9th Annual Event which consists of competitive swim races. Participants can choose to participate in a 1K, 5K, 10K or 10K Team Relay swim at Wellington State Park in Bristol, NH. There is also an Honor The Fallen and End The Stigma Memorial 5K Team Swim as well.
All participants are encouraged to raise funds that will go to support Veterans who need our help more than ever. Go to swam.org for more details.
Since being founded in 2017, Swim With A Mission has given almost $11.5 Million to service and support organizations that provide critical services to our Veterans.
Every year, SWAM focuses on important needs in the Veterans community and provides grants to worthy Veteran service and support programs. Each organization submits an application for a grant so we can consider how the money we raise each year can make the most impact in the community. The recipient of the grants provide services and support including mental health services, scholarships for children of a parent who died in service, taking care of homeless Veterans, providing rides and financial assistance to Veterans, providing health care services to Veterans, providing permanent housing for Veterans, K9’s for Veterans, and help with PTSD.