Watermont Swim Team’s Impressive Donation

By Susan Lavin
Posted: August 4, 2008

The Watermont Swim Team, in Elkridge, raised more than $5,000 for the American Cancer Society through a recent Swim-A-Thon.

Eileen Bednar and Donna Smith organized this successful event as 79 swimmers participated. The members of the team that earned the most for the society were Molly Cronin, who raised $329; Giff Polinsky, who raised $320; and Alex Polinsky, who raised $242. The swimmers who completed the most laps include Andrew McKissick, who swam 175 laps, and Alisa Caulfield, who swam 122 laps!

“What makes these results particularly impressive and amazing this year is that the team choose to participate in outreach for the community even though they are still recovering from a substantial loss,” said Smith, referring to a fire which caused significant damage to the team’s clubhouse, shed and all of its contents. “Sadly, the insurance coverage was not adequate for the contents and the team was hit hard ,having to replace things like lane lines and reel, starting blocks, time clocks and other items essential for the meets. But that did not stop them from reaching out to help raise money to help fight cancer. What an inspirational group of athletes!”

Congratulations to these amazing swimmers and to everyone who participated.

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