The Stonewall Swim Great South Bay

On August 21, 2010, Fifty Master Level Swimmers will plunge into the Great South Bay to swim from Sayville to Fire Island Pines,   to raise funds to benefit the Stonewall Community Foundation, a philanthropic organization supporting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Those sponsoring the swimmers and friends from all walks of life will be on hand to cheer them on as they make their way through the 5 K open water route, and to congratulate them as they emerge at the Swim's endpoint in The Pines in the 2^nd Annual Stonewall Swim.

"The inspiration for many of us lies in combining our passion for swimming and sport with our desire to benefit a group like Stonewall that provides grants to so many LGBT community organizations," said Bradley Matthews, a Stonewall Swim participant and donor.

Last year, the Stonewall Swim raised $100,000 for the Foundation's vital work.  This year, the swimmers andorganizers hope to double their fundraising effort.

"The Stonewall Community Foundation is  committed first and foremost to building community and giving all who care about strengthening the LGBT community a chance to contribute to that goal," said Paula Ettelbrick, Stonewall's Executive Director.

The Swim will start at 9:00 am, with the first swimmers reaching The Pines around noon.

Rain date: August 22nd