From left, Emerson Gregory and Lucy Howard, both age 8, and Georgia Ballias, age 7, and Konstantinos Ballias, age 9, all of Linwood, swam laps to raise money for Shore Medical Center.
LINWOOD – Shore Medical Center Auxiliary July 7 held its 41st annual Carole Schiavo Kids Swim for Health at Mainland Recreation Association, where 105 young swimmers raised more than $11,000 to support Shore Medical Center in Somers Point.
Children ages 5-18 swam a grand total of 7,622 laps during the event. Prior to swimming, MRA Coach Mike Schiavo set an incentive lap goal for each age group, with nearly half of all swimmers meeting or exceeding their lap goal.
At a pizza party and awards ceremony hosted by the Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center on Thursday, July 20 at MRA, Auxiliary Co-Chair Calla Waldron-Buck 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 new ambassador, Fin the Dolphin.
Throughout its history, the Carole Schiavo Kids Swim for Health has raised more than $321,000 to support Shore Medical Center.
“Every year we are impressed by the determination and hard work of these young swimmers,” Waldron-Buck said. “We thank them for working so hard to support their community hospital. They should be proud of their accomplishments, and know that their generosity goes a long way in helping Shore Medical Center continue to provide healthcare at its best.”
Shore Medical Center Auxiliary hosted a pizza party and awards ceremony Thursday, July 20 at MRA in Linwood, where top swimmers and fundraisers were awarded prizes. Shore Medical Center’s ambassador, Fin the Dolphin, is pictured with the swimmers.
