Making Waves To Fight Cancer

Team GC Boy Scouts were joined by; Joseph Lozano, Frank Caponegro, Anthony Cascione, Emmett Johnson, Life Scout Troop 134, Michael Abatemarco, Eagle Scout Troop 56, Connor Brown, Boy Scout Troop 56, Steven Joskowski & James Searson, Boy Scout Troop 56. (pictured L to R).

On Sunday, August 17th, Team GC Boy Scouts along with many other Teams from our area headed to the Long Island Sound in Glen Cove to raise awareness and Swim to Fight Cancer.

They were part of an organization called Swim Across America. Founded in 1987, Swim Across America is a not for profit corporation raising awareness and funds for cancer research, prevention and treatment.

These swimmers braved the open waters in the early morning on Sunday to help spread the word and help fund this great cause. Representing Troops from Garden City, there were joined by several of their friends including some of the youngest to participate in the swim. Thanks to all who donated your time & money, without you this would not have been possible. A special thanks to the wonderful group of young swimmers making a difference one stroke at a time. If you would like more information regarding Swim Across America, you can visit their website at www.swimacrossamerica.org.

Anthony Cascione is greeted by a Swim Across America volunteer with a towel and water after his 1 mile swim..

Team GC Boy Scouts heads into the water to begin their 1 mile swim.. Frank Caponegro, Joseph Lozano, Marie Lucas & James Searson pose for a picture after completing their 1 mile swim. They were a few of the youngest to swim that day. Great Job!!. Natalie Abatemarco & Zoe Caponegro wait on shore for the brothers to finish the swim.. Kenny Parizek, Life Scout Troop 56 & Robert Pena, Life Scout Troop 56 were the GC Boy Scout Team's Kayakers..