The Greater Joliet Area YMCA JETS Swim Team held its annual Swim-a-thon fundraiser at the Galowich Family YMCA on Sunday, November 12. Each swimmer had one hour to complete as many laps in the pool as possible, and the 54 participants (51 athletes, three coaches) combined to to swim 5,764 laps – a total of more than 81 miles!
The Y would like to thank everyone who made this event possible and congratulate the individual swimmers who won prizes for completing the most laps in their swimming age group:
Zeppelin – Kolin Linko (113)
Glider – Aurelia Watson (136)
Stunt Pilot – Olivia Eager (156)
Mach 1 – Jackson Tunno (128)
Mach 2 – Thomas Zbranek (179)
Mach 3 – Johnny Halloran (196)
Mach 3 – Johnny Halloran (196)
So far the JETS have raised nearly $11,500 and donations will continue to be collected through Tuesday, November 28. Donate today by visiting their fundraiser homepage.
To learn more about the JETS, please contact:
Dave Hedden
Director of Competitive Aquatics
[email protected]
You can also see additional updates on the JETS Facebook page.
