The Swim, either a 1/2 or full mile, raises money for a scholarship given to local swimmers in the name of Michelle Farnsworth, who passed away from Rhabdomyosarcoma.

WAM, through the work of CJ Dickson, has been a part of M4M since the beginning, and it is a low-key, no-pressure race. The water temperature has always been warm, so wet suits aren’t needed, and after the swim, there are free massages, breakfast items, and raffles.

You can read about Michelle, the scholarship, and the swim here.