Olympians and Cancer Survivors Team Up to Fight Cancer, Make Waves at Swim Across America – Dallas

Swim Across America - Dallas Open Water Swim at Lake Ray Hubbard Set for June 7th, Features 5K, One-mile and Half-mile Distances; All Proceeds Benefit Innovative Clinical Trials at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center - April 04, 2014

Local Swim Coaches Participate in Swim Across America Fundraiser and Save Each Other's Lives in the Process

When Shelley Drury, a coach at the Mustang Swim Club in Dallas decided to participate in the Swim Across America – Dallas (SAA) event at the prompting of a fellow coach at the swim club, Karen Miller, she didn’t know that decision would change her life, and save the life of her friend... - June 09, 2013

165-Pound Cancer Center Therapy Dog Paddles for a Cure Through Swim Across America

It’s not easy transporting a 165-pound dog around town, let alone one that is sopping wet from taking a dip in nearby White Rock Lake. But for Peggy Walker, the owner and handler of Quinn, a 5-year-old leonberger with webbed feet, it’s all in a day’s work. For the past two years,... - May 30, 2013

Texas 7-Eleven Franchise Owners’ Association Pledges $25,000 to Swim Across America – Dallas as Part of Its Title Sponsorship of the Open Water Swim Event on June 8

Swim Across America Funds Benefit Innovative Clinical Trials Center in Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Dallas. - May 22, 2013

Doctors on the Medical Staff at Baylor Sammons Cancer Center Dive in the Water to Save Lives Through Swim Across America

“The Baylor Salmons” Near Goal of $25,000 to Benefit Swim Across America and the Innovative Clinical Trials Centers at Baylor Sammons Cancer Center - May 15, 2013

Swim Across America – Dallas to Host Third Annual Open Water Swim Event on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Harbor at Lake Ray Hubbard

Swim Across America (SAA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through nationwide swimming-related events, will host its third annual SAA – Dallas Open Water swim event on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at The... - April 12, 2013

Swim Across America is Set to Make Waves in Dallas on June 8 - 9 in the Fight Against Cancer

More than 225 swimmers and 25 teams will make waves against cancer at this year’s Swim Across America’s (SAA) second annual event in the Lone Star State on June 8-9. Swimmers of all ages and skill levels are registered to swim the ½-mile, 1-mile or 2-mile open water event at Lake... - June 09, 2012

Local Cancer Survivor and Someday Olympic Hopeful Sammie Jo Porter Raises Money for Swim Across America on June 8 – 9, 2012

13-year-old Sammie Jo Porter of Flower Mound, Texas dreams of one day swimming for her country in the 400 individual medley event at the Olympic Games. Her typical training regimen includes swimming six days a week. However in 2010, Sammie Jo’s dreams were put on hold when a swollen eye... - June 06, 2012

155-Pound Therapy Dog Swims His Way Into the Hearts of Cancer Patients

So what has your dog done lately? If your dog is 4-year-old Quinn, a 155-pound Leonberger, he has roamed the halls of Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center bringing joy and hope to people facing devastating diagnoses, swam alongside Olympians, and raised thousands of dollars for cancer... - April 27, 2012

Swim Across America to Host Second Annual Dallas Open Water Swim Event on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at The Harbor at Lake Ray Hubbard

Swim Across America (SAA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming events throughout the country, will host its second annual open water swim event on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at The Harbor at Lake Ray Hubbard in... - April 04, 2012

Swim Across America Made Waves in Dallas and Raised $350,000 for the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center

Nearly 220 swimmers of all ages and skill levels participated in Swim Across America’s (SAA) first open water swim in the Lone Star State on Saturday, June 11, 2011, and raised more than $350,000 for the Innovative Clinical Trials Center at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center in Dallas,... - June 23, 2011

Olympians from Around the Country Jump Back into the Water to Raise Money for Swim Across America Benefiting the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer in Dallas

The first annual Swim Across America event to be held in Texas isn’t just a chance for former Olympic swimmers to reunite, it’s their opportunity to band together and give back to the community through their talents and love of the water. This group of swimmers with 16 Olympic medals... - May 23, 2011

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