That Dam Swim/Hike for Hope 2017
That Dam Swim/Hike for Hope 2017
From Jim Cottam
That Dam Swim/Hike for Hope will take place on September 23, 2017 at Fontana Lake. Hikers Benny Braden and Dewy Slusher will hike the Lake Shore Trail while Chris Lechner and Jim Cottam swim to Fontana Dam.
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Update #3
To broaden our horizons Chris Lechner will be going to the dam on a stand-up paddle board. Not just from Almond but all the way from Bryson City. 29 miles!!!!!! See his route attached.
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Please donate in support of Jim Cottam, Chris Lechner, Benny Braden, Dewy Slusher as they attempt that Dam Swim/Hike for Hope 2017
What are they swimming? Across Lake Fontana in one day
What are they hiking? The Lake Shore Trail along the north shore of Lake Fontana.
Swimming & exercise is evidence based cancer prevention.
It is a way to give back to the local community.
They love a good challenge.
To honor loved ones who are breast cancer survivors
How do they do it?
With a whole lot of help from a team of volunteers, donors and support team.
They are motivated by the challenges cancer survivors overcome everyday battling cancer
They want to honor those who have been lost to this disease and swim in memory of loved ones.
Who will this years event benefit?
To benefit The Hope Chest for Women, a local nonprofit in WNC that helps beast and gynecologic cancer patients.The Hope Chest for Women provides emotional, educational and financial support to women at risk or diagnosed with female specific cancers.
How can you help?
Please donate (All Amounts Big or Small) ask your friends, family and employer to donate and share on Facebook. Sponsorship's are available.
We need donors, volunteers, swimmers, kayakers, boaters and runners to join us in these efforts.
Who to Contact?
Jim Cottam: [email protected]
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Executive Director of The Hope Chest for Women
(828)708-3017
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Christina Long
BCI -Tennessee and Concord Division
Jon Shaffer
IDream Athletes Foundation
Anonymous
Todd Newnam
Susan M Stanek
Steve Bradshaw
Jim Cottam posted a new update:
over 6 years agoUpdate #3
To broaden our horizons Chris Lechner will be going to the dam on a stand-up paddle board. Not just from Almond but all the way from Bryson City. 29 miles!!!!!! See his route attached.
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Jim Cottam posted a new update:
over 6 years agoUpdate #2
THANK YOU!!!!We have reached 50% of our goal!! Let's keep it going! Every bit makes a difference.
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Jim Cottam posted a new update:
over 6 years agoUpdate #1
That Dam Swim/Run for Hope will take place on September 23, 2017 at Fontana Lake. Hikers Benny Braden and Dewy Slusher will hike the Lake Shore Trail while Chris Lechner and Jim Cottam swim to Fontana Dam.
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