Swim Across America - Chicago

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Swim Across America - Chicago SAA - Chicago is an open water swimming event that takes off from Ohio Street Beach and raises money Beach during the summer.

SAA is a national organization using swimming-related events to raise money and awareness for cancer research, treatment, and prevention. In Chicago, SAA has held open water swims for 23 years at Ohio St. Swim Across Lake Michigan, another successful event, is held every two years. The money raised in the Chicago swims goes directly to cancer research at Rush University Medical Center, and since 2012, SAA - Chicago has given Rush more than $1 million.

08/08/2025

🏊 Best wishes to everyone participating in tomorrow’s Swim Across America - Chicago Open Water Swim! We appreciate your commitment to cancer research and clinical trials at Rush.

07/17/2025

We're proud to share the Swim Across America - Chicago 2025 Impact Report! The community raised over $220K for their local beneficiary, RUSH Cancer Center, supporting research efforts on breast cancer. There is still time to swim, volunteer, or donate to support this incredible cause before August 9th! swimacrossamerica.org/chicago

12/18/2023

🎉 We are thrilled to announce our top national fundraisers for 2023! 🎉 This week, we will recognize the individuals who truly went above and made a huge impact in their communities. THANK YOU to these amazing people, but also to all of our 9803 participants who made this year an incredible success.

Our #5 top national fundraiser is Pam Ryan, representing Swim Across America - Boston. Pam is our Swim Across America Board Chair and swims in many events throughout the year. This year, she raised $48,067 for cancer research in her community!

"I am humbled and proud to be a part of this impactful organization. I am lucky to have the opportunity to visit many of the doctors and cancer centers we support and know we are making a difference. I swim each year to honor and remember my friends who have battled and are battling cancer and to honor their loving families."

T-minus 3 weeks!!
07/22/2023

T-minus 3 weeks!!

Chicago Open Water Swim

What an amazing day ! $275,000 raised for RUSH! A huge thank you to all of our swimmers, volunteers and national staff ...
08/06/2022

What an amazing day ! $275,000 raised for RUSH! A huge thank you to all of our swimmers, volunteers and national staff for making this event go off without a hitch!

Make sure to give a wave or high-five to Stephen on the beach this Saturday - a true hero and inspiration!
08/05/2022

Make sure to give a wave or high-five to Stephen on the beach this Saturday - a true hero and inspiration!

Lifelong swimmer honors daughter, supports his own fight against cancer

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