Campaign: 2018 Other Events

Kit Tholen

Hi Friends and Family!
We all know how crucial water is to our survival and we all know how available it is to us. For most of us, it is so plentiful that we can even go for long swims in it. It is so easy to forget how blessed we are to have it available at the turn of a knob, or to be able to walk a short distance, jump in, and swim for miles. Hope Water is a group for those who are not so lucky.
On September 9th I will be swimming in the Big Shoulders swim race in Chicago. The race is a 5k (3.1 miles) swim in Lake Michigan. The symbolism of our luxury is ripe in this event and this charity: we can swim for miles in fresh water while other people don't have access to it for the basic needs of drinking and bathing.
So this year, instead of doing another swim purely for myself, I have decided to try and make my recreation more meaningful. I've already paid my entry fee, so 100% of what you give goes to the group. Please consider a donation.