Information provided by Kelly Lennon
Over 70 members of the Team Suffolk Swim Club and Half Hollow Hills Varsity swimmers recently participated in a charity swim event sponsored by Swim Across America at the Half Hollow Hills High School West Natatorium.
In only their third year hosting an event they have raised over $30,000. They dedicated this year’s swim to Christian Mattutat, a former team member himself and brother of current member, Gabriella. Gabby stated, “ I am so happy everyone is coming together to support such a special cause in honor of my brother.” Swimmers ranged in age from 8 to 18 years old. The younger swimmers completed ½ mile while the older ones completed 1 mile, over 71 laps in the pool. Proceeds from the event will support cancer research at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center-SAA Laboratory, the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Kim Chan, a senior, teamed up with Kelly Lennon, a freshman, to help organize and run this event. KellyLennon, who raised over $11,000, now has participated in her 4th SAA event. Kelly said “Every year I look forward to these events and the overwhelming generosity of the people who donate to support this great cause. It makes the 64 laps seem like it’s the least I can do.”
The community can still donate money to the team by going to our website. http://www.tshills.org/index.html
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