Help Katie Get a New Prosthetic Leg!

Help Katie Get a New Prosthetic Leg!

Katie Mclaughlin was a PFY Team member a few years back until she had to move to New York State. She was full of energy and was a true team member who supported EVERY swimmer in every race. Now she is in need of some help! I HOPE WE CAN HELP HER IN HER TIME OF NEED!

On April 18, 2009, Katie was in a very serious car accident, caused by a drunk driver. As a result of her injuries, the lower portion of Katie's right leg had to be amputated (between the knee and the ankle). Katie is a skydiver, a swimmer, a rock climber, a bungie jumper, a softball player, a soccer player, and a professional life guard, but she can't do any of these things without her right leg. Prosthetic legs cost about $20,000, and she might need more than one. Will you help Katie buy a new leg and get her life back?

Wolbert Cracks the Top 10 in the Nation

Each year YMCA Competitive Swimming ranks all of the swims for the year and lists a top 10 for each age starting at 11 years old. This year Emily Wolbert placed in the top 10 in 3 events for the 11 year old age group for YMCA. The database includes YMCA times from accross the United States and there were a total of 314,216 times entered into the database.

Emily is ranked in the following events

• 8th in the 100 Fly - 1:06.26
• 10th in the 200 Free - 2:07.67
• 6th in the 500 Free - 5:42.27