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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Jim Cottam posted a new update:
over 6 years ago

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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Jim Cottam posted a new update:
over 6 years ago

Update #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:
almost 7 years ago

Update #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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Katherine Grainger commented with a $50 donation:
over 6 years ago
Way to go Jimbo! Thanks for doing this every year!
John Boyle commented with a $50 donation:
over 6 years ago
Way to go, Jimbo and Chris! You guys rock!
Clif Dodson commented with a $10 donation:
over 6 years ago
GO JIMBO!!!
R.J. Noid commented with a $50 donation:
over 6 years ago
Good luck with that Damn Swim!!
Frank Kriegler commented with a $25 donation:
over 6 years ago
I'm in for next year! Frank Kriegler
Al Williams commented with a $50 donation:
over 6 years ago
Go Jimbo!
Rich Figura commented with a $50 donation:
over 6 years ago
Go Answer Man!!
Leslie Green commented with a $100 donation:
over 6 years ago
Endeavors like this mean so much to our family as our 27-yr old daughter continues her battle against ovarian cancer. Thank you!
Jac Cottam commented with a $50 donation:
over 6 years ago
Good luck dad!
Joni Mahaffey Ahart commented with a $35 donation:
over 6 years ago
Thank you for efforts to fight the battle against breast cancer! You guys ROCK!! Joni
Jon Shaffer commented with a $250 donation:
over 6 years ago
Looking good chris. Fellas, keep him away from your wives! See you soon.
Stephanie Steele commented with a $25 donation:
over 6 years ago
Go get em guys, proud of all of you! From a survivor!
Chris Lechner commented with a $500 donation:
over 6 years ago
Go Jim Cottam 26.2
IDream Athletes Foundation commented with a $250 donation:
over 6 years ago
Go get it Jim! You have trained all summer and are ready!
Denise Goodson commented with a $50 donation:
over 6 years ago
To help make our voices louder than the cancer that affects so many of us.
Mac Smith commented with a $25 donation:
over 6 years ago
Good luck Jim and Chris, Mac
JAN BORKOWSKI commented with a $50 donation:
over 6 years ago
To help those in need and to honor those that are expending their energies on Sept 23, 2017 swimming and hiking for the cause. Thank you!
Susan Dietrich commented with a $50 donation:
over 6 years ago
Good Luck Jim!
Jim Weideman commented with a $25 donation:
over 6 years ago
Good Luck!
Jeff Weller commented with a $50 donation:
over 6 years ago
In memory of my mother.