Impact Stories

As a 16-year-old and ascending in the sports of wrestling and football, Ian Malesiewski broke his neck while wrestling at the United States World Team Trials. He went on to complete his junior and senior years in high school in one year, graduate at the top of his class at the University of Miami as a neuroscience major, and was accepted to Harvard Law School. Watch the video "No Sad Stories - Ian Malesiewski."

Swim with Mike Co-Founder and namesake receives the Hero of the Game Award at the USC-Wisconsin game on September 28, 2024, before a cheering crowd of 74,118.

Swim with Mike alum and board member Natalie Buchoz - "When you know this world is a temporary assignment, you will find beauty in the darkest moments and can go into them knowing the light will always lead you through." Watch her Instagram reel "Reborn"

Alumni Scholarship Recipient Tyler Hoog graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts with his master's degree and is one of many recipients touched by Swim With Mike's Ripple Effect.

Dillon Connolly launched Zuk Fitness in 2019. Zuk, short for Zero limitations and Unity through Kinesthetics, goes beyond fitness. It offers a sense of community for individuals with mobility impairments filled with positivity, motivation, and support. Check out Zuk Fitness' website: https://www.zukfitness.com

The old adage, “if you fall off a horse, get back on again” certainly applies to Amberley Snider. She continues to share her inspirational story as an author and motivational speaker, and compete in rodeos across the Southwestern United States.