Practice with a Purpose
July 24, 2018
Dear Lee’s Hill Lightning Families,
We have had a great 2018 swim season so far! I hope everyone is getting ready for RSL Finals!
Thanks to our wonderful families who continue to support us in so many ways, our generous corporate sponsors, and of course an amazing group of swimmers and their families which truly are the backbone of the Lee’s Hill Lightning Swim Team.
THANK YOU for all that you do for the Lee’s Hill Lighting Swims Team and our swim community.
We strive to meet our challenge of keeping reasonable program costs while covering the continually increased pool expenses and our insurance.
Since it was such a big success last year - we would like to continue with Practice with a Purpose. For any new families - we call one of practices near the end of the season – Practice with a Purpose! The goal is to make this Practice with a Purpose a fundraiser for the team and some
very important charities supporting our physically challenged swimmers in our community!
Last year our swimmers swam over 52 miles and raised over $1200!
The team donated to:
- Lake of the Woods Adaptive Water Sports
- Fredericksburg Chapter National Federation of the Blind
- Disability Resources Center
This year we would like to support one of our very inspirational swimmers by donating funds to some organizations that help him.
The Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Family Association and the local Sunshine Baseball Foundation.
Besides challenging our swimmers to Practice with a Purpose by swimming as many practice laps as they can, we will be:
- Enjoying some refreshments
- Taking photos of smiling faces
- Cheering on our teammates as they push towards swimming as many practice laps as they can!
To make this happen, we need two things from you:
- Your swimmer's participation in the Practice with a Purpose
- Parent volunteers to help cheer on our swimmers
WHAT IS PRACTICE WITH A PURPOSE?
On Monday, July 30th, swimmers will swim as many practice laps as they can in any stroke during their normal practice time.
Prior to that event, each swimmer will have the opportunity to raise pledges from family and friends. From the monies raised, the Lee’s Hill Lightning Swim Team will be giving back to the community!
WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?
Ask relatives, friends, and neighbors to pledge either a flat amount or per lap pledge. Please, no door-to-door asking! Turn in Sponsor Summary Sheet with all money by Friday August 3rd at the team breakfast before RSL Finals. Checks cans be made out to LHST.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS! Your assistance is welcome to help donate food, count the swimmers practice laps, and hand out refreshments during the morning practice.
CHEER! Praising your swimmer and other swimmers is the best way to encourage our swimmers to swim more laps and it builds comradery amongst our Lee’s Hill Lightning Swim Team family.
We look forward to your participation in our fun-filled Practice with a Purpose!
Go Lightning!
Bob
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