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Belle Isle Swim Raises $130K for Cancer Fight
10 Jul
Summary
- Annual charity swim held on Belle Isle to fund cancer research.
- Event raised approximately $130,000 for U of M Rogel Cancer Center.
- Funds support innovative cancer research and clinical trials.
The 8th annual Swim Across America Motor City Mile took place on Belle Isle this past Friday morning, drawing dozens of swimmers to the Detroit River. This open-water charity swim was dedicated to raising crucial funds for cancer research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center.
The event, which generated approximately $130,000, aims to support innovative cancer research and clinical trials. Organizers highlighted that the funds enable the exploration of new, untried ideas, with a peer review board selecting promising projects for initial seed funding.
Participants, including swimmers like Sean Kelly, Adam Tyson, and Ada Cavanaugh, were motivated by personal connections to cancer, swimming in honor of friends, family members, or loved ones who have battled or survived the disease. Funds raised at this event specifically benefit research within Michigan, contributing to the broader Swim Across America national effort which has raised over $100 million.
