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Chicago River Swim

Chicago, IL 60601 US
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Lynne Czech
Swimming for a cure.

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Hello Friends & Family!

I’m incredibly excited to announce that I have been one of the lucky swimmers selected to participate in the inaugural Chicago River Swim, a charitable event hosted by the Chicagoland non-profit A Long Swim. Last year we swam in Lake Michigan when permits to swim in the river did not come through. This year, the River swim is on! There will be 500 lucky individuals who will soon swim among the city's famous skyscrapers and under its iconic bridges for the first time in nearly 100 years! Yes, I know you may think I am nuts, and maybe you are right, but please read on to learn what important fundraising will be part of this event. 

Prior to participating on Sunday, September 21, 2025, I've committed to fundraise on behalf of the event's two beneficiaries: supporting collaborative ALS research and providing swim lessons for Chicago's underprivileged youth. Both of these are incredibly important to me. I have watched friends and co-workers succumb to the ravages of ALS. Raising money for research into ALS, which will hopefully lead to a cure, is my honor. As a lifelong swimmer, I also believe in the importance of learning to swim. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children in the US. Funds raised through this swim will go towards offering life-saving swim lessons to children in Chicago.

I'd be honored if you could make a contribution, of any amount, toward my fundraising goal. Further, if you are as inspired as I am, please share this with your network and plan to witness me conquer the Chicago River on Sunday morning, September 21!

Thanks very much.

Lynne

 

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$6,250 Raised By 56 Donors

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