24-Hour Swim Completed!!!

This weekend the team took on a 24-hour swim-a-thon and had amazing results. Not only did they raise a lot of money for team travel they also raised over $1,100 for ALS in memory of Patricia Walters.

The team was led in the pool by Sophomores Sarah Vrudny (10.94 miles), Mary Walters (10.8 miles), Bridget Perkins (10.48 miles), and First-Year Melanie Maas (10.41 miles). Each member of the team swam at least 8 miles and total they swam 170.44 miles or 5,624.5 laps! Amazing work for just being 2 weeks into the season.

The above numbers are impressive but more impressive was Sophomore Captain Reba Bisciglia who swam just over 9 miles with three of those being butterfly. She was determined to make the most of her pledges to earn money for ALS and the team. Below is a picture of her swimming fly.

Here are some pictures of the team hanging out:

And some pictures proving that they did get some sleep!

On Saturday morning some of our Alumnae joined us to pump up the energy on the deck and to push the current team to get in more yards. Thanks for joining us!!!

Why aren't these two more motivated before their last 20 minute swim?

Team Picture after the last lap was swum! Great Job Wildcats!!

24-Hour Fundraiser

We will be holding a 24-Hour Swimming & Diving Fundraiser starting Friday, October 16th at 4:00pm. During this time the swimmers will swim 20 minutes straight every 2 hours while our diver will attempt to do as many dives as possible in 1 hour.

Twenty-Five percent of the money raised will be donated to finding a cure for ALS in memory of Patricia Walters. Patricia's daughter is a member of our team and we are hoping that one day no family will have to lose a loved one to ALS.

We would love your support during the event and would appreciate fans stopping by to keep everyone motivated!

Alumnae: Please come in and help push our current team members to get in as many laps as possible. We would like for you to join us from 9:00-11:00am on Saturday, October 17th to push our current team members to get in as many laps as possible. Alums will take turns swimming as relays, only 50 yards at a time, to encourage the current athletes to keep going. Let Nicole know if you'll be able to join her for this event.

If you are interested in pledging a swimmer/diver contact Nicole Hempler at 651-690-8774 or by e-mail at nmhempler@stkate.edu.

Donations can be sent to:
St. Catherine University
Wildcat Swimming & Diving, F-18
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105