Swim Across America Fairfield County

06/11/2026

There is just a few hours left to register to swim in the 20th annual Swim Across America - Fairfield County open water swim for just $100 before it increases to $200 on June 11. Swimmers 18+ are required to raise $500 by event day. Swimmers under 18 are required to raise $300 by event day.

Note: the registration self-donation is a 100% tax deductible donation that will be will be credited towards each swimmer's fundraising minimum.

Register today at swimacrossamerica.org/fc

Help make waves to fight cancer and support our local Stamford-based beneficiary Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy. We'll see you Saturday, June 20th! . .

06/10/2026

Why I Swim Wednesday: Matt Vossler - where it all began!

Nearly four decades ago, Matt Vossler, a Darien, Connecticut, resident, helped turn a bold idea into a national movement -- bringing those who wanted to make a difference in cancer research and treatment together through swimming to raise funds for cancer research. What began with a relay swim across Long Island Sound in 1987 — and even a sunken boat — has grown into 27 communities across America making waves to fight cancer -- from Nantucket to under the Golden Gate Bridge.

Here in Fairfield County, Matt’s impact is especially meaningful. Since the very beginning of the Fairfield County swim, Matt has been there every year, helping manage the safety and schedule of the event. With his incredible depth of Swim Across America knowledge, Matt leads the safety team and is on the beach counting swimmers down as they head into the water.

“Swim Across America was born out of a crazy run across America,” said Matt. “When we finished that run and raised our first $1 million for cancer research, I knew we had to keep going. Not everyone can run across America — but most can swim. So Swim Across America was born to inspire communities across the nation to dive in, make waves and help fight cancer.”

Today, Swim Across America has raised more than $150 million for cancer research, treatment and prevention — supporting breakthrough work that has helped lead to successful treatments for certain types of cancer.

We swim because Matt showed what can happen when one person refuses to let an idea stay small. We swim because research saves lives. And we swim because this community keeps showing up — year after year, stroke after stroke — to help create a cancer-free future.

Join us in celebrating Matt and his lifelong commitment to making waves to fight cancer.

Register, volunteer or donate: swimacrossamerica.org/fc

06/10/2026

Prepare to be inspired! If you have a few minutes before our June 20th annual open water Swim Across America - Fairfield County event, please listen to our amazing Swim Across America - Fairfield County event director Nancy Zide Carr in this interview on the award-winning Connoisseur Media Radio show "For the People" with host John Voket. John is also a cancer survivor, as is Nancy, and they highlight why it is so important to make waves to fight cancer! Then join us on Saturday, June 20th, for our 20th annual swim + Kids' Splash!

The 20th annual Swim Across America - Fairfield County's open water swim is happening June 20, so we'll welcome back the event's director to prep you to be part of one of the largest open water events in the tri-state area, attracting hundreds of swimmers, volunteers and spect...

06/10/2026

As we get closer to our June 20th Swim Across America - Fairfield County open water swim, its important to know that you don't have to be a swimmer to make a difference. In this wonderful video, our event director Nancy Carr shares how she first got involved with Swim Across America. Thank you to Kendra Farn and P Garyn Productions LLC for this wonderful video.
You too can make a difference by swimming, volunteering (on land or water), participating in the Kids' Splash or donating at http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/fc

06/09/2026

Calling all boaters, kayakers and paddle boarders! Volunteer with Swim Across America - Fairfield County the morning of Saturday, June 20, and help MAKE WAVES TO FIGHT CANCER!

Boaters, kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders line the swim course and help keep our swimmers safe. It's a beautiful morning out on Long Island Sound in Dolphin Cove. Please join us!

Saturday, June 20, 2026
96 Cummings Point Rd., Stamford, CT
- 6:00 - 7:30 a.m.: Volunteers Arrive
- 7:30 a.m.: Group Photo
- 7:45 a.m.: Welcome & National Anthem
- 7:55 a.m.: Honored Speakers
- 8:15 a.m.: Swimmers Swim + Kids' Splash
- 10:00 a.m.: Awards Ceremony
- 10:30 a.m. Event Concludes

Register today and learn more at swimacrossamerica.org
Help make waves to fight cancer. Swim supports our local beneficiary Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy, based in Stamford.

Photo credit: Dan Burns . .
Swim Across America

06/09/2026

KIDS 11 AND UNDER! Sign up for the fun KIDS' SPLASH with Swim Across America - Fairfield County and dive in on SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH!

Splash out just a short distance from shore to a fun inflatable pink flamingo! Parents with small children and babies are welcome to join in!

Saturday, June 20, 2026
96 Cummings Point Rd., Stamford, CT
- 6:30 - 7:30 AM: Registration
- 7:30 AM: Group Photo
- 7:45 AM: Welcome, National Anthem, Guest Speakers
- 8:15 AM: Kids' Splash & Swimmers Start
- 10:00 AM: Award Ceremony
- 10:30 AM: Event Concludes

Register today: swimacrossamerica.org/fc
Make waves to fight cancer and support the swim's local beneficiary Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy. . .
Swim Across America

06/08/2026

Current water temperature is 66° F in Long Island Sound! It will most likely still be a little cool by Saturday, June 20, for our 20th annual Swim Across America - Fairfield County open water swim! Make sure you secure your wetsuit for the swim!

Here are our guidelines for wetsuits:
Below 67° F: Required
67.1° F - 79.9° F: Recommended

Local wetsuit rentals are available at:
Ski & Scuba Connection: Greenwich - pick up on Friday, June 19 - they will be at the swim to collect wetsuits after the swim
Tri Wetsuit: rental available online with 15% discount off the $55 price + $20 shippping - discount code FINISH!
Kit Lender: rental available online with 10% discount - shipping costs included - discount code SAAFC2025
Orca: 20% discount on all purchases of wetsuits - discount code OF_SAA20

Details on all of the wetsuit options are available at swimacrossamerica.org/fc . .

06/06/2026

COUNTDOWN! 2 Weeks until our 20th annual Swim Across America - Fairfield County open water swim! There is still time to register as a swimmer or volunteer and make some waves to fight cancer!🌊🏊🏊🏻‍♀️

Register before June 10th for $100!

Swim distances are 1/2-mile, 1.5-miles and 3-miles. There is also a fun Kids' Splash for ages 11 and under!

Register today at: http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/fc

Swim supports our local Stamford-based beneficiary Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy. . .

06/03/2026

🌊 Why I Swim Wednesday: Meet Jedd Gallagher 🌊

For 14-year-old Jedd Gallagher and his family, Swim Across America is deeply personal.

Jedd swims in honor of his grandmother, Mary Jo Re, who passed away in 2024 from glioblastoma, and his father, John Gallagher, a stage 4 metastatic melanoma survivor.

John was diagnosed on his 30th birthday — which also happens to be June 20, the date of the swim! John battled cancer for eight years. His journey included multiple surgeries, lung metastases, brain surgeries, radiation, chemotherapy and ultimately the removal of his left lung. He was treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center by Jedd Wolchok, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist whose work helped advance immunotherapy as a standard approach to cancer treatment. Dr. Wolchok is a recipient of funding from Swim Across America.

Jedd Gallagher is named in honor of Dr. Wolchok, who helped save his dad’s life.

“Swim Across America is important to my family as we believe in funding those doctors and researchers who are trying to find cures for some of the most devastating cancers such as those that have impacted my family," noted Jedd. "I am proud to be named in honor of Dr. Jedd Wolchok, who saved my dad’s life.”

This is why we swim. 💙

Join Jedd and his Team Darien YMCA Piranhas, and hundreds of swimmers, volunteers and supporters at the June 20 Swim Across America - Fairfield County Open Water Swim as we make waves to fight cancer.

Sign up to swim, volunteer or donate today: swimacrossamerica.org/fc

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