Swimmers For Ukraine
June 16, 2022 | New York Swimmers Charity Swim Meet
Together, we’ll make a difference.
The impact of the war on Ukraine is unimaginable. Millions of families have been separated. Over 6 million Ukrainians are living as refugees in foreign countries. All while their livelihoods, homes, communities, and cities are being destroyed. Many families are struggling with basic needs, including medicine and food. We want to help.
New York swimmers and their families are coming together to help Ukrainian families in need. With our kids leading the way, we invite you to participate and contribute to a
Swim for Ukraine Charity meet on June 16th, 2022.
In Partnership with the $1K Project for Ukraine
The $1K Project for Ukraine enables direct relief for families impacted by the war in Ukraine. They are a volunteer effort that directly connects sponsors around the world to help vetted Ukrainian families with a $1K donation (this $1K will support a family of 4 or more for over a month). The project is focused on families with children and single mothers.
To date, over $5.2 million has been committed to the $1K project, helping over 4,800 families – but over 100K families have already applied, and we want to help support them.
All of the proceeds from the event will go to benefit this important humanitarian mission.
Meet Details
Our charity swim meet will be hosted at the Hillside Swim Club, which is opening its doors (and pool deck) to support our event at their beautiful outside venue.
WHERE: Hillside Swim Club: 151 Signs Rd, Staten Island, NY 10314
WHEN: Thursday June 16th, 6pm – 10pm EST
WHO: Swimmers of all age groups are invited to sign up for up to 2 of the following events:
100 Freestyle / 100 Breast Stroke
100 Backstroke / 100 Butterfly
WHAT: Enjoy food, music and a nice summer backdrop for swimmers and their families while supporting an important cause.
WHY: All proceeds go to support the $1K Project for Ukraine
Swimmers, non-swimmers, family, friends - everyone is welcome!!!
Our goal is to raise $10K+ to support 10 or more deserving families who could use our help!
How to Participate
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Register a Swimmer
If you wish to swim in the meet, please register using our 2-step process. You will need to provide the swimmer’s name, age, any team affiliation, and events you wish to swim. We are suggesting a contribution of $30-$60 per swimmer, but of course will welcome any amount which you are comfortable donating.
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Make a Donation
If you are not able to swim yourself, but would still like to support our swimmers, the New York swimming community as a whole, and specifically this cause, please consider making a separate donation. Any amount is welcome!
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Sponsor a Swimmer
A number of our swimmers have decided to individually raise $1K to support a Ukrainian family. These swimmers will swim a separate 1K yard event to be hosted later this summer. If you would like to nominate a swimmer for this special event, please email Gary Katz at gary.kats@gmail.com for details before June 1, 2022. Per swimmer fundraiser links will be posted here in June.
Register To Swim At the Meet!
Please follow these 2 simple steps (please make sure to do BOTH!):
1) Fill out and submit the information form
2) Contribute your desired amount by using the Donate! button below to be taken to our GoFundMe campaign page