Swim Across America
Coverage of Swim Across America in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit’s Motor City Mile has reached over $100k in donations -- Here’s where the money goes
Detroit’s Motor City Mile fundraiser has raised over $100k this year, surpassing last year’s total by $20k. The event supports cancer research at the University of Michigan, with a focus on prevention and improving patient lives. Since 2019, the annual swim has generated over $600k for research.
- Swim Across America returns to Nashville, funding cancer breakthroughs like Keytruda at Vanderbilt
Swim Across America is hosting its 5th annual Nashville pool swim at Ensworth Natatorium to fund cancer research, including treatments like Keytruda at Vanderbilt. The event, open to all ages and swimming abilities, has raised over $150 million nationwide in 39 years and supports early-stage cancer research locally. Event Director Alyssa Corb, motivated by her brother's death from leukemia, emphasizes the event's role in advancing cancer treatments and providing hope.