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Swim Across America
Fairfield County Teams Up with Greenwich Crew and the
Greenwich Water Club for 2nd Annual Meters for a Cure ERG
Challenge
September 29 Fundraiser Makes
Waves to Fight Cancer
GREENWICH, Conn.Swim
Across America Fairfield County and Greenwich
Crew are teaming up for the second annual charity rowing
event — Meters for a Cure ERG Challenge on September
29, 2019 — with proceeds supporting Swim Across
America Fairfield County and it’s local beneficiary the Alliance
for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT), the nation’s only
foundation dedicated exclusively to funding cancer gene
therapy research. On Sunday, September 29, hundreds of
crew members, their families and friends, will come together
to help raise money for cancer research at the Greenwich
Water Club at 49 River Road, Cos Cob, Connecticut, and
relay against each other on ERG machines (a rowing machine
also known as an ergometer) to compete to see which team can
accumulate the most meters in 40 minutes. Teams are
organized and divided by age group (youth and adult) and
each participant is being asked to raise at least $100 for
the cause. This event is open to anyone who wants to
participate and encourages other crew teams throughout
Fairfield County to join in the fun. Registration is
available in advance at swimacrossamerica.org/gwc2019.
On-site registration on September 29 opens at 7:30 a.m.
“Our first Swim Across America
Fairfield County Meters for A Cure Erg Challenge was a huge
success last year,” noted Michele Graham, one of the
co-chairs of Swim Across America Fairfield County. “We
raised $25,000 for crucial cancer gene therapy research in
just three short hours. We hope to raise even more this year
and are excited to see this program expand to other crew
teams throughout Fairfield County.”
Swim Across America holds its big
open water swim in mid-June with hundreds of swimmers in
Long Island Sound, but fundraising continues throughout the
summer with pool swims, water polo matches, Make Waves Days
with area restaurants and retailers, and culminates in the
fall with the Meters for A Cure Erg Challenge on September
29 and the annual Sip & Shop boutique in October.
“Bringing together Swim Across
America with Greenwich Crew and other crew teams is a great
way for everyone who is passionate about finding a better
treatment for cancer to all make waves!” said Nancy Carr,
co-chair of Swim Across America Fairfield County.
“Last year’s inaugural Meters for A
Cure event was an incredibly inspiring day,” said Michael
Wieneke, director of Programs and Member Services with
Greenwich Crew and the Greenwich Water Club. “Everyone who
participated had a great time. Part of being a good rower is
giving back to your community and the ERG Challenge is a
great way for our kids to put their talents to the test and
give back by supporting Swim Across America Fairfield County
and its mission to raise funds for cancer research. Everyone
knows someone who has been touched by cancer, whether it is
a family member, friend or co-worker. Swim Across America
has a great reputation supporting cancer research both in
Fairfield County and nationally. We are happy Swim Across
America Fairfield County partnered with Greenwich Crew to
help develop programs outside of their open water and pool
swims and we are excited about our upcoming event onSeptember
29.”
Swim Across America Fairfield County
has been holding open water swims in Fairfield County for
the past 13 years and has raised more than $4 million for
its local beneficiary the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy
and its cancer gene therapy research grants.
About Swim Across America
Swim Across America, Inc.
(SAA) is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer
research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related
events. With the help of hundreds of volunteers nationwide
and past and current Olympians, Swim Across America is
helping find a cure for cancer through athleticism,
community outreach and direct service. To learn more visit swimacrossamerica.org/fairfieldcounty or
follow on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram@SAAFairfieldCo
or email michele@swimacrossamerica.org or nancycarr@swimacrossamerica.org.
About Greenwich Crew
Greenwich Crew is a nationally
ranked rowing program located in Cos Cob, Connecticut,
offering programs for middle school, high school and adult
athletes. Greenwich Crew is proud to be an established
team of competitive athletes and recreational rowers. Teams
and classes are led by professional coaches who teach
technique, build endurance and enhance skills. Greenwich
Crew will help those interested in rowing to learn, grow and
bond through time on the water, experiencing the sport of
rowing. To learn more, visit greenwichcrew.com,
or on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @GreenwichCrew.
About Greenwich Water Club
The Greenwich Water Club is located
on the beautiful banks of the Mianus River in picturesque
Cos Cob, Connecticut. Club members enjoy a wide variety of
water sports and boating activities, including a marina,
rowing, swimming pools, a full spectrum fitness center, new
squash facility, fine dining, social events and boat sales.
For additional information on the Greenwich Water Club,
visit greenwichwaterclub.com.
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