The photo that helped Ann Costello raise almost $8,000 for Hospicare! See Ann's Fundraising Tips (PDF: 21K).

VIDEO Take a look at our new video, generously created by volunteer Manuela Amzallag, to hear swimmers talk about how incredibly easy it is to raise funds for Hospicare!

In order to swim in this event, each participant commits to raising at least $175 (in addition to their $25 entry fee) to support Hospicare's work in our community.

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.

NOTE: Donations that are sent to Hospicare through the mail ("offline") will NOT appear on your online personal page. Each swimmer has to enter and update this information herself.
 

Donations can be made in three ways:

		Use our website's Secure Online Form
		Download and mail in our Donation Form (PDF: 141K)
		Download and mail in our Sponsorship List (PDF: 23K)

 

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
   
• 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
   
• Ongoing training and support for registered nurses, physicians, licensed practical nurses, social workers, nurses' aides, and volunteers

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!

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VIDEO Gladys Goes Fundraising Women Swimmin's smallest swimmer, Gladys, shares some tips for fundraising success!