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Chicago River Swim

Chicago, IL 60601 US
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Dr. Paul Sommer
2025 Chicago River Swim Challenge

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Dr. Paul Sommer would love for you to become part of the fundraising team to fight ALS in this historic first Chicago River Swim!!

Hello Friends & Family!

I’m incredibly excited to announce my selection into the inaugural Chicago River Swim! I will be racing 2 miles swimming IN the CHICAGO RIVER along the beautiful new Riverwalk.

I'm one of 500 individuals selected to race among the city's famous skyscrapers and under its iconic bridges for the first time in nearly 100 years! The event raises money for ALS "Lou Gehrig's Disease" research to find the cause and cure for this devastating disease.

A big thanks to my main sponsor DriftwoodUnionPier.com  

The race is Sunday, September 21st 2025, and it will be historic! The last races to be held on the Chicago River were won by the likes of Johnny Weissmueller, Olympic gold medal swimmer in the 1920’s who went on to play Tarzan in the movies. This race in September will revive the great Chicago River legacy! I have created a challenge for myself and friends to raise $40,000 for ALS research. WE (you!) are…“SommerTeam Chicago River Swim” 

I'd be honored if you would join SommerTeam and swim along with me in spirit in this historic race! Would you or your business make a tax-deductible contribution toward my fundraising goal? I hope you can be as inspired as I am, so please share this link with your family and social network and help us conquer ALS!  Any amount you can donate would be tremendously appreciated.  

We Win Together,

Dr. Paul Sommer and SommerTeam Chicago River Swim

 

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