AngelSwim New England
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Overview AngelSwim is an 850+ mile solo charity swim attempt from New York to the Canadian border; believed to be the longest charity swim on record. AngelSwim was started in 2002 by 58 year old Fred Brooke (swimmer) and Lynn McCarthy (coach & trainer) as a means to raise money and awareness for children battling cancer. Having reached Portland, Maine, AngelSwim 2009 will proceed to Port Clyde (see schedule and map).

Each summer Fred Brooke swims eight consecutive days, six hours per day (the equivalent of 2.5 marathons per day in energy expended). Accompanied by the Coast Guard auxiliary, police boats and his support team, he stops approximately every half hour for nourishment and medical evaluation.

100% of the money donated to AngelSwim goes to transport children with cancer and other life threatening diseases from this country and all over the world to the world famous Hole in the Wall Gang Camp started by Paul Newman. While each child attends a week long camp session free of charge, the travel expenses are often a barrier for sick children from other parts of the world. AngelSwim believes that every sick child should experience Mr. Newman's phenomenal vision and share in this magical experience. Please help us make a difference in these special children's lives by donating now. Thank you.