3rd Annual Swim for Hospice to be Held Sunday, July 14

United Hospice of Rockland (UHR) will benefit from the 3rd Annual Swim for Hospice, hosted by the Town of Clarkstown at Germonds Pool, Germonds Road, West Nyack on Sunday, July 14, 2013, from 6:30 AM-9:30 AM. The swim is sponsored by Swim Across America. Swimmers of any age are welcome to participate. Check-in starts at 6:30 AM and swimmers are registered on a first come, first served basis. For more information: http://hospiceofrockland.org/news-events/events/swim-hospice or contact UHR Director of Development Lanie Etkind, letkind@hospiceofrockland.org , 845 634-4974. 

Swimmers may swim 1-mile, 1/2 mile, or form relay teams. Teams of friends and family may participate as a group, perhaps, in honor or in memory of an individual.

Each swimmer receives a T-shirt and a towel. Shower and changing facilities are provided at Germonds Pool and light refreshments will be available.

Swim Across America, Inc., [SAA] is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming- related events. With the help of hundreds of volunteers nationwide and past and current Olympians, SAA is helping find a cure for cancer through athleticism, community outreach and direct service. Swim Across America began as a grassroots organization with events developing organically. Now, those events raise hundreds of thousands of dollars - and money raised is still given to local beneficiaries, which happen to be some of the best in the world. SAA is nationwide and bringing Swim Across America events to the whole country, from coast to coast.  The SAA community is made up of swimmers, friends, parents, sons and daughters, teachers, coaches and the well - meaning. Many of the most loyal supporters aren't swimmers, but honor family and friends by donating, volunteering, or by helping raise money.

When time matters most, United Hospice of Rockland, Inc. (UHR), provides care, comfort and improved quality of life to individuals affected by serious illness and offers compassionate support to families and members of the community. UHR is a leader among health and human services organizations in improving the provision of care to patients as well as serving as a resource for palliative care, bereavement support, and information about end of life issues. Founded in 1988, United Hospice of Rockland is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and meets the Standards for Charity Accountability of the Better Business Bureau, Inc.  For more information, call 845 634-4974, write to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956, visit www.hospiceofrockland.org or fax to 845 634-7549.