On Thursday morning the Tarrycrest Swim and Dive Team took part in a sponsored swim to raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The society have chosen Katie Smercak as their honoured patient this year. Katie and her family are Tarrytown residents and also members of the Crest pool.
It was a beautiful, sunny morning and the swimmers were keen to get their laps underway, but not before we heard a few words about the purpose of the mornings event from Barbara from LLS in White Plains. Following her speach Katie's mom explained to the children how LLS had been there for them as a family when Katie was diagnosed 6 years ago. I think it really helped the children, especially the younger ones, to understand the meaning of raising money for a charity such as LLS.
The children swam their hearts out and were rewarded at the end with bagels, donuts and fabulous swimming pool cake made by one of the children.
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