Volunteer appreciation of open water swim
On September 26, Counsellor Theresa Kavanagh held a volunteer appreciation evening at the Ron Kolbus Centre where she celebrated volunteer achievements. Richard Pessah, Judy Piel, from Bushtukah, Tony Wright, and I accepted an award on behalf of all of the volunteers associated with the Bring on the Bay open water charity swim for Easter Seals.
City Counsellor Theresa Kavanagh poses with Parke Davis of NSC and Judy Piel,
organizers of the Bushtukah Charity Swim in support of Easter Seals.
While Judy and I were there, Tony and Richard were both absent, travelling. Counsellor Kavanagh noted that almost 200 volunteers from the club and the community worked to provide a safe, fun experience for almost 600 swimmers this year, her included!
In all, your volunteer contributions to the open water charity swim and the Club have raised almost $750,000 since its inception in 2007 when 12 swimmers and one boat started the event.
Best of all, it was fun to do! Kudos to all who took part!
Submitted by Parke Davis