Read moreAaron Peirsol to Paddle Across Catalina Channel for We Are Ocean, Cancer Research14 September 2021Aaron Peirsol to Paddle Across Catalina Channel for We Are Ocean, Cancer Research Olympic gold medalist Aaron Peirsol is planning a crossing of the Catalina Channel to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. The event is planned for early October. Peirsol is partnering with Jack Shimko and hi...
Read moreBritish Olympian Richard Burrell Starts Wessex Cancer Trust’s Swim for Hope29 August 2021British Olympian Richard Burrell Starts Wessex Cancer Trust’s Swim for Hope Richard Burrell, a British Olympic swimmer, has teamed up with Wessex Cancer Trust for the Swim for Hope event in September. The event will mark the 40th birthday of the Wessex Cancer Trust with a 1.3-mile swim across the So...
Read more1Battling Cancer, High School Inspiration Jack Punswick Finishes Second at Kansas State Champs09 March 2025Battling Cancer, High School Inspiration Jack Punswick Finishes Second at Kansas State Champs In 2024, as a junior, Jack Punswick won the Kansas 6A swimming state title in the 100-yard breaststroke. His time of 57.94 was massive personal best, over a second and a half faster than his prelims swim. A...
Read moreSwim Across America Launches College Cup, College Ambassador Program27 September 2023Swim Across America Launches College Cup, College Ambassador Program Swim Across America this week announced two new programs to support its mission of raising funds and awareness for cancer research. SAA is launching the Swim Across America College Cup as well as a College Ambassador Program. The S...