Save the Date for Carly's Crossing 2012: Sunday, August 12!
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Mother nature has nothing on the dedication and enthusiasm of our Carly's Crossing swimmers! Congratulations to the more than 320 participants who took part in the August 14 event and raised over $116,000 for pediatric research and patient support programs through Carly's Club.
 
Even a sudden thunderstorm that blew in shortly after the 1-mile timed course couldn't stop the enthusiasm of our swimmers and volunteers, who waited out the storm patiently and jumped back into the water for the 600-yard course as soon it was deemed safe. Many thanks to the volunteers who kept serving hot dogs, passing out t-shirts and playing music right through the wind, rain and thunder.
 
After the swim, participants, volunteers and their supporters enjoyed an on-land party featuring kid-friendly games, activities, food and live music from Leon and the Forklifts and the Humphrey Road Band.
 
To learn more about how your support of Carly’s Crossing helps childhood cancer patients, visit www.CarlysClub.org. 

 

 

Carly's Crossing features three different course options: 600-yard non-competitive swim, 1-mile non-competitive swim, and a 1-mile timed, competitive swim. Swimmers raise pledges to participate in one or more of the featured courses but there are plenty of opportunities for non-swimmers to get involved, too! No matter if you are a swimmer or not, be sure to join us for the on-land party that includes live music, basket raffles, food, games, activities and prizes! Check back often for details about the day’s schedule.

 

 

 

Unable to participate in Carly’s Crossing, but still want to support the cause? Whether you’re unable or don’t want to swim, have a scheduling conflict, or live out of town, registering as a “virtual swimmer” is a great way to support children with cancer.

 

Follow the same registration process as if you were actually swimming in the event. (Select “individual swimmer” as your registration type and then select “virtual swimmer” when prompted.) Then get started on your fundraising! You’ll receive the same great benefits and tools as an actual swimmer, if you raise the minimum pledge level of $100: t-shirt, fundraising kit and a personal page on the Carly’s Crossing fundraising website. Go the extra mile and raise more than $250 and you’ll be eligible for Carly’s Crossing prizes and gift cards, just as an actual swimmer. And, of course, join us for a fun-filled day on the shores of Gallagher Beach on August 14th!

 

 

Founded in 2002 by Joe Zwierzchowski to honor his dear friend, Carly Collard Cottone, Carly’s Crossing is a unique open-water swim event that brings hundreds of swimmers and spectators each year to Gallagher Beach on Buffalo’s waterfront in support of pediatric cancer research and patient support programs though Carly’s Club at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.