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Swim With Mike Celebrates 42 years!
42 years ago on March 7, 1981, the first-ever "Swim For Mike" was held. The following year, the event was renamed Swim With Mike, and the rest is history! The Ripple Effect has expanded nationwide, offering scholarships to 282 physically challenged athletes attending 148 colleges across 47 states. In the pool, one swimmer creates a ripple and a team makes waves. We wish to thank our generous friends and supporters of Swim With Mike. Thank you for making waves!
Ian Malesiewski - No Sad 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."
Mike Nyeholt Hero of the Game
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.
Alum and Board Member Natalie Buchoz
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"
