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Christmas in July for the Swim Across the Sound

Event Raises Funds for Cancer Patients

(Submitted Photo)

Doug Grabe, a board member at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, hosted a “Surfin’ Santa’s Christmas in July 5k and Holiday Stroll” to benefit Swim Across the Sound.

Nearly 200 runners and walkers signed up for the event. Dozens of golf carts participated in the Christmas in July golf cart parade and the holiday market was bustling with good cheer.

All in all, more than $2,500 was raised for Swim Across the Sound, which benefits cancer patients across Hartford HealthCare.

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