Australia’s biggest swimming event, the YMCA Swimathon and will take place at 50 YMCA pools across Australia – including Kurri Aquatic Centre – this Sunday.
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Funds raised will help the YMCA support people with a disability learn vital swimming and water safety skills, and go towards purchasing equipment such as pool access hoists and floatation devices.
Heddon Greta girl Chloe Hancock, who has Down Syndrome, is excited to once again be an ambassador of the YMCA Swimathon.
Centre manager and Chloe’s swimming teacher, Kate Grigor, is urging locals to get involved in the YMCA Swimathon to ensure no one with a disability in the local community misses out on the chance to learn to swim.
“We want to help more children like Chloe in the local community learn lifesaving water skills and so we’re encouraging everyone to register and start raising money for this great cause,” Kate said.
Money is also being raised to help new migrants and the financially disadvantaged learn how to swim.
Registrations are free; visit www.ymcaswimathon.org.au or call Kurri Aquatic Centre on 4937 1362.
