The photo that helped Ann Costello raise almost $8,000 for Hospicare! See Ann's fundraising tips (PDF: 22K).

In order to swim in this event, each participant commits to raising at least $100 (in addition to their $25 entry fee) to support Hospicare's work in our community.

But don't feel you have to stop there!

Read below to learn more about this year's incentives to go the extra mile (out of the water!) when raising funds to support Hospicare:

• Top fundraisers (most money raised by the day of the event by swimmers or boaters) will be eligible to win fabulous prizes. A list of prizes will be posted on the website soon!
   
• Swimmers who raise $500 or more will receive a 2-color Women Swimmin' sports umbrella.
   
• Swimmers who raise $1,000 by July 11 will receive a fine Women Swimmin' fleece vest that recognizes their outstanding fundraising for HPCS.
   

Please send pledge money to us as you receive it, making sure that it is identified as sponsoring your swim or boat support, i.e. include your name or your team's name. Checks are preferable to cash, but we are certainly not fussy.
 

Donations can be made in three ways:

		Use our website's Secure Online Form
		Download and mail in our Donation Form (PDF: 32K)
		Download and mail in our Sponsorship List (PDF: 24K)

 

Why Your Swim is Important to Hospicare

Please know that all the funds raised from the swim are used to support patient and family care:

• Items such as medications, oxygen, specialized medical equipment, and more.
   
• Support for registered nurses, physicians, licensed practical nurses, social workers, nurses' aides, and volunteers.
   
• Important emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends facing the hard issues of mortality and loss.
   
• Bereavement and educational services for our friends and neighbors throughout Tompkins County.
   

HPCS services are available to everyone in the community regardless of their ability to pay.

Your participation in Women Swimmin' makes a difference in people's lives. Warm thanks to you for helping make this year's Women Swimmin' the most successful event yet!

For further details and tips, please see the Swimmer's Manual (PDF: 114K) or Boater's Manual (PDF: 70K).