Clarkstown Part of Swim Across America July 12

Clarkstown will co-sponsor the fifth annual Swim Across America event at Germonds Pool inWest Nyack on July 12.

Swimmers of all ages are welcome. The event will benefit United Hospice of Rockland’s mission and the fight against cancer. To sign up, click here and then click on Clarkstown Germonds Pool Swim.

Here are the details from town officials:

Swimmers may swim 1/2 mile, 1 mile or form relay teams. Teams of friends and family may participate as a group. Each swimmer receives a T-shirt and a towel. Shower and changing facilities are provided at Germonds Pool and light refreshments will be available.

Swim Across America, Inc., (SAA) is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming- related events. With the help of hundreds of volunteers nationwide and past and current Olympians, SAA is helping find a cure for cancer through athleticism, community outreach and direct service. Swim Across America began as a grassroots organization with events developing organically. Now, those events raise hundreds of thousands of dollars - and money raised is still given to local beneficiaries.

PHOTO: Germonds Pool/Patch file photo