Tue Sep 07 2010
Swim for Diabetes
coming to area
The 25th annual Verizon Wireless Swim for Diabetes event is scheduled to take place at 55 indoor pools throughout northeast Ohio.
Local Olympian Diana Munz and her coach Jerry Holtrey are the honorary co-chairs.
The event is scheduled to take place at the following locations:
• University of Akron Ocasek Natatorium: April 30 from 4 to 7 p.m.; May 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; and May 2 from noon-5 p.m.
• Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls: May 16 from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Life Center Plus: May 14 from 5-9 p.m.; and May 15-16 from 2-6 p.m.
• Macedonia Family Recreation Center: May 16 from noon-3 p.m.
• Akron General Lifestyles-North: May 15 from 3-6 p.m.
• Twinsburg Fitness Center: May 16 from 8 a.m. to noon
Individuals of all ages and abilities can participate in this event and have an opportunity to earn prizes.
Participate by swimming laps, walking in or around the water or stay dry and make a donation.
Register online and develop a personal fundraising page on www.swimfordiabetes.com to start collecting donations.
Everyone who raises $65 or more will receive a commemorative Verizon Wireless Swim for Diabetes T-shirt.
Participants who raise $100 and turn their pledges in by May 21 (postmarked May 20) will receive a free lower level ticket to Swim for Diabetes Night to watch interleague play as the Cleveland Indians take on the Washington Nationals June 12.
One hundred percent of the proceeds raised from the Verizon Wireless Swim for Diabetes stays in northeast Ohio to support prevention, risk assessment, diabetes education and support services and Camp Ho Mita Koda for children with diabetes.
The Verizon Wireless Swim for Diabetes event is the major fundraiser for the Diabetes Association Greater Cleveland.
Participants can sign up at the location the day of the event. Call 216-591-0800 for details.
Hoops offered
in Wooster
The Varsity Athletic Club is scheduled to host its “Spring Shootout” basketball tournament March 27 and 28 in Wooster. Four shootout-style games are $100 per team. The tournament for girls in grades 5 through 12 is set for March 27.
The tournament for boys in grades 4-12 is scheduled for March 28.
For more information, visit www.varsityac.com or call 330-854-4170.
Run 5K race
in Strongsville
A 5K race is scheduled to take place March 27 at Ehmfelt Recreation and Senior Center in Strongsville and Independence Civic Center,
For details, visit www.hermescleveland.com.
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