Above: (Left to right) Patty Rudge and Taylor Diepold, both from Shandaken, Jason Stanton from Bovina, and Jo Bernhardt from Margaretville, on March 6, before begining their combined 25-mile swim. Photo by Beth Waterman.
On Friday, March 6, five intrepid swimmers swam 25 miles in the Arkville-based Catskill Recreation Center's pool in just five hours. Now they're hoping to raise $100 for every mile they swam, for a total of $2,500, by March 31.
The funds will benefit the Catskill Recreation Center's Family Fun Night program, a monthy event where community members will get to use the center's pool at a reduced rate.
Beth Waterman was onhand at the pool on Friday to watch the swimmers set out:
It was pretty inspiring watching them start their 5-hour swim this morning to the beats of 'Highway to Hell'. They hope to raise $2500 by March 31. Patty, Jo and Jason swam 5 miles each. Taylor swam 8 miles. Peter Manning swam 2 miles for a total of 25.
From the Catskill Recreation Center's director, Rebecca Manning:
Your contribution will allow families to participate in the $10.00 family fun night that will take place on the first Friday of every month starting April 3 in the evenings 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM. The monies generated by your support will help subsidize the cost of event advertising and staffing.
To donate to Friday FUN Night visit or mail donations to:
Catskill Recreation Center 651 County HWY 38 Arkville, NY 12406 by March 31st.
Your SUPPORT is appreciated!
