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Distant Memories Swim5
Page Creator: Bryan Proctor
Event: Distant Memory Swim5
Event Starts: Jul 30th 2008
Training buddies: Eric, Alex, Dave, Sean, Mikki, Tom, Sarah, PJ, Johnny, Christine, Erika, Lilly, Bonnie, Cassie, Brian, Erin, Patrick, Jaqueline, Tim
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The Incredible 2008 Swim Team!
About our nonprofit:
Alzheimer's Association - Long Island Chapter
For more than 20 years, the Alzheimer's Association has provided reliable information, created supportive programs and services for families, increased resources for dementia research, and influenced changes...
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Fundraising target: $10,000
So far we have raised: $10,245.62
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Our personal message:

In 2003, I swam the first 3.5 nautical mile Distant Memories Swim to raise awareness for Alzheimer's Disease which impacts over 55,000 families here on Long Island. Since then, I've been joined by my friends and together we have raised over $21,000 for research and the Alzheimer's Association, Long Island (AALI).  At 9:30AM on July 30, 2008, my brother Eric, friends Alex, Dave,& Miki Borg, Sean Bickoff, PJ Hahn, Johnny Gravel, Christine Puccinelli,  Sarah Triffiletti, Tom Turchiano, Erika Elgort, Lilly Ohlenschlager, Bonnie, Cassie & Brian Averbuck, Erin McClorey, Patrick Harmon,  Jaqueline Congero, and Tim Farino will swim with me from Asharoken Beach in Northport, across Northport Bay, to Knollwood Beach in Huntington to raise funds to fight this disease.

It is estimated that 14-16 million of today's baby boomers will have Alzheimer's Disease.  The social, economical, and emotional impact will be devastating. Damage begins 10-20 years before symptoms appear. We must find a way to prevent Alzheimer's Disease now, before the damage begins. By donating, the mind you save may be your own or a loved one's. Please join me and my friends in the fight against Alzheimer's Disease by donating to the Alzheimer's Association Long Island.

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure; or send a check to AALI,   3281 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite E-13, Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 11779  Attn: Distant Memories Swim  

for more info go to: http://www.alz.org/longisland
THANK YOU!-- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!     - Bryan Proctor                                           

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Rudansky & Winter, MD, PC 9/4/2008 $25.00 from Dr Jacques Winter, best of luck 
Ryan, Sam & Carly 8/11/2008 $25.00 Bryan & Eric and friends, you are such great role models!!! Great job!! 
Bob Evers 8/10/2008 $50.00 Great Job! 
Mary Ann Malack-Ragona 8/9/2008 $52.00 Now you've reached your goal - congratulations to you and your team members for a job well done!  
Lori & Paul Meyer 8/8/2008 $50.00 Congratulations on your swim! 
MC Boland 8/5/2008 $100.00 Better late than never(on my part) great job once again 
Mark & Amy Taylor 8/1/2008 $100.00 Good work Bryan & Eric! 
Lisa and Michael Casabona 8/1/2008 $100.00 Eric, Bryan and the whole team, You are doing such an important thing, thanks for doing what you do! 
Jim and Sheila Kahrs 7/31/2008 $50.00 Best of Luck, enjoy your swim. Jim and Sheila 
McLaughlin Family 7/31/2008 $200.00 In Memory of Christopher Ritter 
Mari & Ed Wildermuth 7/31/2008 $100.00 Great Job!! The swimmers get faster every year. 
Erin 7/30/2008 $25.00 Good luck today! Hope it went well! 
Debbie Eitel 7/30/2008 $40.00 Way to go Bryan & Eric! Such a wonderful cause We are ALL so Proud of you bOTH! 
Kristin & Thomas Waters 7/30/2008 $25.00 Hope you have a good swim and keep up the good work! 
Stacey and Danny Lauridia 7/30/2008 $50.00 We are so proud of you guys for doing this! You are doing a great thing, way to go!!! 
Troy Viemeister 7/30/2008 $25.00  
Diane 7/30/2008 $25.00 A Great Cause - Have Fun! 
Bill & Pam Marsden 7/30/2008 $100.00 we,re proud of you all 
Greg 7/30/2008 $50.00 Good luck guys 
uncle bill and aunt lynda 7/30/2008 $100.00 great job you guys are the best 
Jean Fox 7/30/2008 $25.00 Love you Christine. Gigi 
Patrick Bean 7/30/2008 $50.00 Good luck, hope to see you soon. 
Suzanne Redden 7/30/2008 $100.00 Good Luck!! 
Brad Groveman 7/29/2008 $25.00 I don't know the rest of you, but good luck to all! Go Erika! 
Joanne & Bruce Horowitz 7/29/2008 $25.00 Have a safe and fun swim! 
Jenny Tetro 7/29/2008 $25.00 YAY!! I'm sad I won't be able to watch you this year.. but keep up the great work everyone! 
Joan Puccinelli 7/29/2008 $50.00 Have a good swim. 
Katelyn Pearsall 7/29/2008 $25.00 Good luck, have a great swim! 
Trish, Erin, Michael and Danny Biblis 7/29/2008 $50.00 Best of Luck --- Have a safe swim 
Nancy & Dave 7/29/2008 $100.00 Wishing you a speedy swim. Be safe. We are proud of you Bryan and Eric. 
Eva Prevosto 7/28/2008 $25.00  
Catherine Jagiello 7/28/2008 $25.00  
Tony V 7/28/2008 $50.00  
Jessica Davis 7/28/2008 $25.00 Goodluck with the swim guys! It's a fantastic cause! 
Bill Drinkwater (big bill) 7/28/2008 $100.00 Eric proctor... hope this gets to you..can't figure this out 
Mike & Joanne Meritet 7/27/2008 $50.00 good luck! next time do it on a weekend so us working folk can attend! 
Leslie Pulvirenti 7/25/2008 $100.00 Will be thinking of all of you on July 30th. Have a safe swim! 
Valerie,Craig & Thomas 7/25/2008 $50.00 Good Luck Bryan, Eric & Friends!!  
Joan Nickels 7/23/2008 $100.00 Good Luck Bryan and Eric and friends 
Marilynn 7/23/2008 $50.00 Eric, You are made of "the right stuff." God bless you and the team. 
Rachel Q 7/23/2008 $25.00 Good Luck Bry!!! :)  
Geri and Herman Milk 7/22/2008 $25.00 God bless you all!! 
Paul Grubbs, Chief, Grantley Fire Company 7/22/2008 $25.00 Good Luck, have a safe swim! 
Ms. Governale 7/22/2008 $25.00 Way to go Eric!!! Bless you all for being part of the change you wish to make. Good Luck. 
dee n lou devino 7/21/2008 $25.00 dont forget your spf =) 
Just-a-Growing Produce, North Carolina 7/21/2008 $50.00 In memory of Madeleine Bini 
Aunt Joyce & Uncle Dave 7/21/2008 $50.00 Have a good swim - We're proud of all of you 
Adele and Rich Marone 7/21/2008 $100.00 Go team! Go! Hope you all reach your goal! 
Christine,Bob and Meredith Stein 7/19/2008 $100.00 Dear Bryan,Eric and Team,Thanks for making a difference.You Guys are the BEST ! 
The Burke's 7/18/2008 $100.00 Wonderful thing to do for all! 
Nicole and Conor DeNike 7/17/2008 $25.00 Swim Bryan...Swim!!! 
The Lauria Family 7/16/2008 $25.00 Goodluck Everyone!! Sorry I can't make it.  
Tunde and Ken 7/16/2008 $50.00 Good Luck Bryan and Eric. 
Ed and Mary 7/15/2008 $50.00 Bryan, Eric and friends Great cause, have a great swim. 
Anita Quiett 7/15/2008 $25.00 Great cause and great participants. Wish I could be there to cheer you on, but will be out of state 
fred and renee 7/15/2008 $100.00 way to go bryan and eric..swim far..keep warm..we love you guys 
Susan Marsh-Powderly 7/15/2008 $50.00 Good Luck & God Bless 
Gerry & Lynn 7/15/2008 $50.00  
Clay & Michelle Viemeister 7/15/2008 $50.00 Keep up the good work! 
The Stone Family 7/14/2008 $50.00 Great job as always! Thanks! 
Jane Trivett 7/14/2008 $50.00  
Tommy 7/14/2008 $50.00 Good Luck Bri.  
Brian Wildermuth 7/14/2008 $50.00 Way to go Bry! Better watch out for my girl Lil' though! My moneys on her to win! KBA pride! 
Lindsey Doolittle 7/14/2008 $50.00 Lindsey, Shelley, and families are behind you all the way! 
Phyllis Oakes 7/14/2008 $50.00 For All That You Are Doing, I Thank You! 
Aunt Donna 7/13/2008 $50.00 I'm proud of you all,keep it going 
Ross & April 7/13/2008 $250.00  
Dona Van Leer 7/13/2008 $25.00 You make us proud...Thank you. 
Joan and Tom 7/9/2008 $150.00 BRYAN & CREW...HAVE A GREAT SWIM, CONTINUE TO CHARGE ! JOAN & TOM 
Mom & Dad 7/4/2008 $300.00 Way to go Bryan, Eric & friends! U da Best! 
Darci Ramsdell 6/30/2008 $50.00 So proud of you Bryan and Eric and friends!Love you.Aunt D 
* Total raised online: $4,417.00
Amount raised offline: $5,828.62
Grand Total: $10,245.62
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