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Monthly Archives: March 2011

Recipient Daryl Holmlund Writes Song Dedicated to SWM

Scholarship recipient Daryl Holmlund is not only an athlete–he’s also an artist! As part of his Swim With Mike fundraising efforts, he composed an original song called “No More Wheelchairs.” “It is about my dream of living in a world … Continue reading

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Swim With Mike Week at the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center

Date: Friday, April 8th – Friday, April 15th Location: Rose Bowl Aquatics Center: 360 N. Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91103 Phone: 626.564.0330 Website: www.rosebowlaquatics.org Event Details: The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center is calling athletes of all ages and skill levels … Continue reading

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Featured Recipient: Brandon Johnson

Brandon Johnson – Colorado Springs, CO Colorado State University, University of Southern California, Western State University College of Law – Law School- Spring 2013 Brandon played baseball, football, and rugby in high school and enjoyed downhill mountain biking, riding motorcycles, … Continue reading

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Recipient Erin Kaupp Featured in OC Register

Swim With Mike Scholarship Recipient Erin Kaupp was featured in the Orange County Register print and online editions last week. The article featured Erin’s battle with cancer, volleyball career from San Clemente High School to USC student manager, and a … Continue reading

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1st SWM Coffeehouse a Success

The 1st-ever Swim With Mike Coffeehouse event was a great success! Thanks to all who helped organize and set up, all the performers, attendees, and the Ground Zero Performance Cafe. Check out these photos from the event, taken by student … Continue reading

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SWM Coffeehouse Event Tonight

Check out the first annual Swim With Mike Coffeehouse event at Ground Zero Performance Cafe on the USC campus, tonight from 7pm-9pm. Talented singers and poets will perform their greatest works while you wind down from the week, and support … Continue reading

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Claire Snow Volunteers of the Year: Jack and Barbara Cameron

By Ashley Woods Swim With Mike’s Volunteers of the Year Award is named for Claire Snow, a devoted and giving woman whose level of commitment to her family, friends, and SWM is hard to match. A mother to all, she … Continue reading

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Featured Recipient: Mike Fritschner

Michael Fritschner – Bell Canyon, CA University of Southern California – Sophomore- Spring 2013 Mike was born in Houston, Texas but the family moved to Southern California where he attended Chaminade High School. As a child, Mike competed in swimming … Continue reading

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Featured Recipient: Joseph Zinski

Joseph Zinski – NJ University of Connecticut Joe Zinski was a high school four year varsity swimmer, lifeguard, Eagle Scout and an All-State Orchestra musician who graduated at the top of his class. He had just completed his freshman year … Continue reading

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Featured Recipient: Maureen Fausone

Maureen Fausone – Wilmette, IL Stanford University – Junior Maureen “Molly” Fausone competed in Cross Country, Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Skiing, and Hockey along with her twin brother Mike and her younger brother Andy. As a freshman at … Continue reading

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