Kayaker Needed

The Hudson River Swim For Life

Sat, 09/10/2011 - 6:30am

Website for more information and to register:
http://www.hudsonriverswim.org

Time shown represents the registration start. The actual event which is open for public viewing will start around 9:00am

For 20 years, The Hudson River Swim For Life has been recognized as the premiere swim on the Hudson. The 2011 event takes place on Saturday, September 10th at Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow, NY. All proceeds from the Swim will benefit the Westchester/Hudson Valley Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Participants will have several options to conquer the Hudson and support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:

Three-Mile Swim: A once in a lifetime experience swimming across the Hudson River! This swim begins in Nyack and finishes at Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow.

One-Mile Swim: For those swimmers interested in completing a shorter route, a One-Mile Swim will be offered along the shores of Sleepy Hollow.

Kayaking: For those who would like to participate on the water rather than in it, we welcome you to participate as a kayaker. These volunteers are essential to guiding and assisting the swimmers in the water for safety. This year’s event is expected to require 150 kayakers. FYI: Kayakers will be going across the river and back, therefore you may be kayaking for 1-6 miles based on your ability.

*There is a $20 registration fee before the day of the event and $25 on the day of. Kayakers will be provided with food and a shirt.

Since its inception over 20 years ago, the mission of the Hudson River Swim For Life has been to raise awareness of the Hudson River, promote swimming as a lifelong form of fitness, and to raise funds for the ongoing efforts of charities in the community. Overall, the event has raised approximately $2 million for local non-profit organizations.

Spectators are welcome to cheer on the participants. There will be food and entertainment to enjoy in the park.

for more information check out http://www.hudsonriverswim.org or contact Diandra Kodl at 914-949-0084, ext. 8993 or Diandra.Kodl@lls.org.

 

 

 

:: Diandra Kodl | Deputy Executive Director:: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Westchester/Hudson Valley Chapter, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste 130, White Plains, NY 10605