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Be a swimmer for the cure

Written by: March 10 2010
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VERO BEACH — Saint Edward’s School, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, will host a 12-hour Swim-a-thon for Life on Saturday, April 10.  The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Becker Pool located at Saint Edward’s south campus on A-1-A near the Moorings in Vero Beach.  Entry to swim is free and all ages are encouraged to attend.  Donations to sponsor a swimmer can be made at the gate.

Attendees will enjoy DJ music and a big screen movie, Happy Feet.  Grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn, pizza & Indian River fruit will be available for sale.  Presentations will be given by Andrea Allen Yoga; Dawn Schauman (shark attack survivor); Deep Six Scuba; The Humane Society; Kick boxing by John Sammartano; Libby Harrow & Marshall Reeves (World champion tri-athletes); Massage Therapy by Keiser University; Rock band “Cornerstone” featuring Chris Culbert; and Zumba (dance).

Information: Call Coach Dave Underill at (772) 532-5969 or Coach Pam Meredith at (772) 559-0607.

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