Piranhas Swim 112.7 miles for Autism

31 Pocono Family YMCA Swimmers swam a total of 198,300 yards which is 112.7 miles on Sunday for Autism. Swimmers ages ranging from 6 years old to 14 swam for 3 hours and many did not even stop for breaks.

Swimmers included:

6 & Under Girls
Lauren Fenn - 2,950 yards (New Team Record)
Elizabeth Kemp - 2,600 yards

8 & Under Girls
Kailey Burns - 4,300 yards
Nadine Parrish - 2,700 yards
Alora Cruz - 2,500 yards

8 & Under Boys
Zack Wolbert - 5,950 yards (New Team Record)
Ben Shaw - 2,500 yards

9-10 Girls
Emily Wolbert - 10,950 yards(New Team Record)
Irene Gendelmen - 8,550 (Also broke old team record)
Emily Cabral - 7,600 yards
Alexis Kemp - 7,300 yards
Kimmie Konz - 7,300 yards
Mary Cerbone - 7,100 yards
Meaghan Dwyer - 6,700 yards
Holly Storck - 6,200 yards
Maggie Palaski - 4,850 yards

9-10 Boys
Chris Metgar - 5,450 yards (New Team Record)
Jacob Clifford - 5,450 yards (New Team Record)
Teddy Walton - 4,900 yards
Braedon Shaw - 4,850 yards

11-12 Girls
Katherine Lutfy - 10450 yards (New Team Record)
Alex Burns - 8,750 yards
Alana Slater - 8,750 yards
Emma Solak - 8,000 yards
Abby Palaski - 3,950 yards
Kodi Clifford - 2,950 yards

11-12 Boys
Ben Gendelman - 11,400 yards (New Team Record)

13-14 Girls
Corey Light - 5,100 yards

13-14 Boys
Colin Cruz - 11,500 yards (New Team Record)
Carlos Rodriguez - 10,200 yards (Also broke old team record)
Sean Bartlett - 6,550 yards

Pocono Piranhas hosted The Annual Swim Marathon to benefit Autism Research.

On Sunday January 13, 2008 at 12:00 pm the Pocono YMCA Piranhas Swim Team hosted thier annual Swim Marathon, this year to benefit Autism Research. Last year the piranhas raised over $3500. The Benefit began as an annual event to honor a graduating swimmer, Onel Ramirez. Who has been afflicted with Spina Bifida his entire life but has not let it stop him from achieving a world record in swimming.

This year the swim team would like to support in the early detection and the research for a cure to Autism. Many people and their families are affected with this condition and the reason is still unknown. Yet the numbers of children born with autism has been increasing annually.

Team Director, Mike Wolbert says he is proud to be able to help further the research for Autism, an affliction that strikes so many families. The Marathon will be held at Pocono Mountain West.

Donations are welcome and can be sent to the Pocono Family YMCA Swim Team, 809 Main Street, Stroudsburg PA 18360.

Contact Mike Wolbert at 570 421-2525 ext. 320 with any questions.

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