The 8th Annual Bay Ridge Marlins Swimathon was another success, raising over $20,000 for pediatric cancer research at Johns Hopkins. Over 130 swimmers swam 24,800 laps (401 miles) in 24 hours from Saturday, July 18th to Sunday, the 19th. We couldn't have done it without the swimmers from the Bay Ridge Marlins, the parents and the Arundel Breakfast Club master swimmers. Special thanks to Capital Bicycle, the Atom Bumz and the Vincent DiBerardinis Foundation. Click here for individual accomplishments. Thanks to everyone who participated to make this another great event! 

In the past eight years, the Bay Ridge Marlins have combined with the Arundel Breakfast Club swimmers to raise over $220,000 for the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology Friends (POF), a volunteer organization that raises funds for research to cure childhood cancer. All money raised by the event will directly support the research at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Care Center at Johns Hopkins, where a 12-year-old swimmer Susie has finished undergoing 130 long weeks of treatment. Susie’s cancer is in full remission, but the annual event has become an important part of the team’s summer experience.  The event has captured the imagination of many local Annapolis businesses that have committed to donating food for the hungry swimmers. Click here for the rules for the swimathon.

For more information, contact Allyson Reiter at allyreiter@aol.com.