Swim Across America, Inc.

Mission

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, SAA is helping find a cure for cancer through athleticism, community outreach and direct service.

Programs

With the assistance of hundreds of nationwide volunteers, past and current Olympians, and our corporate sponsors, Swim Across America, Inc., [SAA] is proudly subsidizing cutting-edge cancer research, progressive survivorship clinics, and the foremost in patient care and treatment. 2008 will mark the 22nd year of Swim Across America. Since our inception in 1987 we have grown to host high-profile swimming-related events across the country, from Boston, to San Francisco. To date, we have raised over $20 Million for cancer research, prevention and treatment. Our major research beneficiaries include some of the world's most-renowned facilities across the US including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Institute, Children's Hospital of New York, Presbyterian and UCSF Children's Hospital.