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Swim Across America held at Lynbrook pool

Third annual fundraising event a successful one

Posted Thursday, August 16, 2012 2:08 pm

Organizers Kelly Stapleton and Julie Bergin.

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Team Muldoon raised over $4,000.

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Sean Lengyel practices his back stroke.

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Tara Muldoon works on a 1-mile swim in honor of her grandparents.

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Assemblyman — and swimmer — Brian Curran shared a laugh with Fiona Contino and Maeve Harris.

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Jillian Pavilla, Siobhan Stapleton, Caroline Canny and Carolyn Moore took a break to smile for the camera.

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Tara Muldoon was all smiles after completing her one-mile swim.

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Shannon Monaco and her dad, Jim, worked their laps.

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Swimmers, coordinators and state and local officials gathered in support of Swim Across America at the Lynbrook Pool.

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By Mary Malloy

The third annual Swim Across America fundraiser was held at the Lynbrook pool last Saturday, once again coordinated by friends Julie Bergin and Kelly Stapleton. To date, they have raised over $40,000.

“During this year’s kickoff event we had the privilege of meeting with the doctors who are conducting research to find a cure as a direct result of Swim Across America fundraising,” said Bergin. “This has motivated us to keep on making waves to fight cancer!”

Swim Across America In. is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related events.

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Third annual fundraising event a successful one

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