Shore Auxiliary members Brenda Martello, left, and Diane Conover pose with Shore ambassador Fin the Dolphin as they hand out t-shirts at the Carol Schiavo Kids Swim for Health awards picnic July 24.
The Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center held its 43rd Annual Carole Schiavo Kids Swim for Health at the Mainland Recreation Association (MRA) in Linwood, NJ, on July 14, where 74 young swimmers raised more than $4,800 to support Shore Medical Center.
Children, ranging in age from 5 to 18, swam a grand total of 6,299 laps during the event. Prior to swimming, MRA coach Mike Schiavo set an incentive lap goal for each age group.
At a pizza party and awards ceremony hosted by the Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center on Thursday, July 24, at the MRA, Auxiliary Chair Kim Jankowski presented winners in each age group with prizes for the most laps and funds raised. Children who reached their lap incentive and/or raised $100 or more received prizes as well. Children were also treated to a visit from Shore Medical Center’s Fin the Dolphin.
Jankowski says that throughout its history, the Carole Schiavo Kids Swim for Health has raised $330,000 to support Shore Medical Center, and is an event the Auxiliary looks forward to each year.
“We’re truly inspired by the incredible determination of these young swimmers,” said Jankowski. “Their commitment to giving back to their community hospital is heartwarming. We are so proud of their accomplishments and deeply grateful for their efforts. Their generosity helps ensure Shore Medical Center continues to deliver the highest quality care to our community.”
The Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center extends its gratitude to the following event sponsors: Shore Medical Center Medical Staff, Carole Schiavo Kid’s Swim Committee, the Wild Harbor Tri Club, Primo’s Pizza of Somers Point, LaPizzatega of Linwood, Manco & Manco of Somers Point, and Special Pizza City of Egg Harbor Township. Special thanks to Autumn Lake of Linwood, which donated bags of goodies for all the swimmers.
