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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

06/16/09 PRESS RELEASE: Swim for "Team Max" to Help Find a Cure for Cancer - Swim Across America June 27

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SWIM ACROSS AMERICA
GREENWICH TO STAMFORD SWIM
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2009


POOL SWIM AT ROCKY POINT FOR "TEAM MAX" TO HELP FIND A CURE FOR CANCER
What: A Swim Across America fundraising event to raise money to fight cancer
POOL SWIM in Max Scotti's memory

When: Saturday, June 27 - registration opens at 6:30 AM; Swims begin at 7:30 AM

Where: Register online at www.swimacrossamerica.org (Greenwich/Stamford Swim)
POOL SWIM IS AT THE ROCKY POINT CLUB IN OLD GREENWICH
IN THE POOL (Salt Water Pool) - OPEN WATER SWIMS AVAILABLE TOO
In-person registration begins at 6:30 AM, Sat., June 27, at ACGT Headquarters
96 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, CT (just over Old Greenwich border - SAA will transport all swimmers to the Rocky Point Club Pool and back for the Awards' Ceremony after other swimmers finish their swim in Long Island Sound)

How: Swim as many laps as you like and dedicate them in Max's memory

How Much: Each swimmer is required to raise a minimum of $300 for Swim Across America. Donors can donate on-line or write a check. The beneficiary is The Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy - the nation's only public charity dedicated exclusively to development of cell and gene therapies for cancer

All checks should be made payable to Swim Across America and mailed to:
Swim Across America, 14 Little Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877

More Information: Visit www.swimacrossamerica.org or call Jacque Lang at 203-438-0313 or email: jacque@swimacrossamerica.org


Max Scotti, a beautiful 7 year-old boy and Greenwich resident, passed away on April 21, 2009, from brain cancer. He was an extraordinary boy and a bright light to those who had the privilege to know him. One of the things Max loved to do was swim. Please come out and swim in Max's memory.
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