6/7: Register Today to Make Waves in the Fight Against Cancer

When

Jun 7th, 2025

6:30am - 12:00pm

Where

Kiawah Island PkwyKiawah IslandSC29455

Register for the Swim Across America Open Water Swim
to Make Waves in the Fight Against Cancer
Saturday, June 7 | Kiawah Island Golf Resort – Night Heron Park

Be one of the hundreds of swimmers and volunteers are getting ready to dive in and make waves to fight cancer at the 9th annual Swim Across America – Charleston-Kiawah open water swim!

This year’s swim will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Night Heron Park on Kiawah Island. The event raises crucial funds for cancer research at the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina.

You have three options available: a half-mile or a one-and-a-half-mile open water swim or a same day pool swim. Participants can also join in virtually with SAA My Way. Boaters, kayakers, paddle boarders and land volunteers are also needed for this inspirational event.

To register as a swimmer or a volunteer visit swimacrossamerica.org/charleston.

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