39 years in planning and execution. 39 years of success.

The 39th annual St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound took place this past Saturday on August 1st, featuring 235 swimmers who raised over US$500,000 for local cancer patients and their families. Organized by the indominable, indefatigable International Marathon Swimming Hall of Famer Liz Fry, the proceeds help support cancer patient screenings and living expenses managed by St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Unlike previous years, the course was modified to a coastal course along the Connecticut shoreline from Seaside Park/Bridgeport area to Black Rock Harbor/Captain’s Cove due to marina damage in Port Jefferson.

For more information, visit St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound.

Fundraising Leaderboard

1. Fair Diego US$46,498 [shown above on the left]
2. Make Everyday Beautiful US$39.512 [shown above on the right]
3. Code Blue Fish US$24,157
4. HH ED Trauma Baywatch US$21,100
5. Barbara’s Bunch US$18,590
6. Ripple Effect US$17,070
7. Backus for a Cure US$16,985
8. The Pool Boys US$15,160
9. Go With The Flow US$11,825
10. The Ignatians US$10,571

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