28th Annual Swimathon for Victoria Hospice

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Wednesday, October 9th, 2013

Victoria Hospice is proud to announce the 28th Annual Swimathon! Since 1986, Swimathon has been an important and much loved Victoria Hospice event that has raised over $2M for end-of-life care. This year, the self directed event will run the week of October 5th - 12th, with the final day coninciding with World Hospice and Palliative Care Day.

How it works: Swimmers of all ages and abilities are invited to raise funds by collecting pledges for swimming laps and being active. Between October 5th � 12th participants can visit any one of the 10 participating recreation facilities FREE of charge to swim your laps or just take a dip. Pools will be open to participants during regular length swim times. Raise $200 or more and receive a limited edition Swimathon towel!

What are you waiting for? Grab your swim suit and jump on in!
Register today at www.victoriahospice.org


10 Participating Recreation Facilities:

Commonwealth Place, District of Saanich, 4636 Elk Lake Drive
Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre, City of Victoria, 2275 Quadra Street
Esquimalt Recreation Centre, Township of Esquimalt, 527 Fraser Street
Gordon Head Recreation Centre, District of Saanich, 4100 Lambrick Way
Panorama Recreation Centre, District of North Saanich, 1885 Forest Park Drive
Recreation Oak Bay, District of Oak Bay, 1975 Bee Street
SeaParc Leisure Centre, Town of Sooke CRD, 2168 Phillips Road
Vikes Athletics and Recreation, UVic, McKinnon Building
West Shore Parks & Recreation Society, West Shore, 1767 Island Highway
YMCA-YWCA of Greater Victoria, City of Victoria, 851 Broughton Street