My Personal Fundraising Page
In just a few weeks, 325 women will swim 1.2 miles across Lake Cayuga in Women Swimmin for Hospice Care. EVERY dollar of the donations made goes directly to Hospicare. To me that’s what separates this from other fundraisers. Imagine the effects of the $587,000 raised last year.
If you’ve ever seen Hospicare in action, as I have with my best friend, Diana Aleman, you would have seen the beauty of their end of life care. She was without family by that time, but she was not alone. Hospicare was there, just as it was for Carol Gianakos, my daughter-in-law’s mother. Hospicare extends to bereavement help for the family which helped Demetra and her family in their grief following Carol’s death. I swim in memory and honor of friends and family. Memories of loved ones help me as I swim that distance. Last year I made a list beforehand so I wouldn’t forget who I was swimming to remember. I’d be honored to add your love ones to my list.
I give thanks to so many past supporters ….. friends from first grade and high school, teammates from Van Cortland Track Club, colleagues from Beacon High School and a beautiful Beacon alum too, dear friends and wonderful family. You’re the best ! I hope that you will again join me, even in the smallest way, to collectively assist Hospicare families. Knowing that, will give me the absolute happiness I get from doing this simple act.
Vivian
In the beginning…..
Swimming practice in the pool before the lake. This may be my earliest event participation. Not sure, but every year has given me so much joy in helping this wonderful organization.
Thinking about tomorrow
I love last year’s shirt. Women swimmers and women paddlers a great combination.
Together we can
With my daughter in law, Demetra, who inspired me by doing this first, and my son, Edward, who has helped keep us safe during most of our swims.
My Badges
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- James Gile 4 weeks ago $50.00
- George Morris Helping Vivian to help Hospice Care actually helps me so it’s a win, win, win. Go my girl. See you at the yacht club. 4 weeks ago $100.00
- Ronald Ramirez 5 weeks ago $200.00
- Richard Ramirez My sister loves to do this swim to support Hospice Care. I know how close to her heart this is. Vivian, Vivian, Vivian go, go, go. 5 weeks ago $50.00
- Christine Valles In memory of my husband Robert Heath, whose last days were made better through hospice. Last month $100.00
- Ronald Ramirez 5 weeks ago $200.00
- Anonymous Last month $104.50
- Lida Cozzetti I am so proud of my sweet friend Vivian and her commitment to this worthy cause. Go girl! Last month $104.50
- George Morris Helping Vivian to help Hospice Care actually helps me so it’s a win, win, win. Go my girl. See you at the yacht club. 4 weeks ago $100.00
- Christine Valles In memory of my husband Robert Heath, whose last days were made better through hospice. Last month $100.00