The 9th Annual Bay Ridge Marlins Swimathon will be held Saturday, July 17th, 2010 starting at 1PM and will continue non-stop for 24 hours. Print out a pledge sheet here. All swimmers must sign a release before participating. All money raised by the event will directly support the research at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Care Center at Johns Hopkins, where a 13-year-old swimmer, Susie, underwent 130 long weeks of treatment for leukemia. 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.

This year, State Senator John Astle will kick things off and the Atom Bumz will play from 2 to 4PM. Plenty of food and entertainment will be provided. Once again, the Arundel Breakfast Club will provide round the clock swimmers.

Last year, we raised over $20,000 for pediatric cancer research at Johns Hopkins. Over 130 swimmers swam 24,800 laps (401 miles) in 24 hours. Let's see if we can do even better this year.

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