Upcoming Events
Brendan is in Minnesota for Train with a Champ Swim Camp with Josh Davis and Glenn Mills this weekend and next weekend is Mother's Day and the Dave Denniston Relay.
Lala, Crackinup, Teagan and Atrophy all had a great time at last years relay and it sounds like this year is going to be just as much fun. Wish I could be there!
IRVINE, California. May 4. THE Novaquatics Swim Team will be hosting the Dave Denniston Relay Across America again this year on May 13th at the Woollett Aquatic Center in Irvine. After a tremendous turn-out and positive feedback from last year's event, the Novaquatics decided to try and make it an annual event. With the majority of Dave's medical expenses covered from his sledding accident last year that left him paralyzed from the waist down, this year's event will help other kids and young adults who are paralyzed. Those benefiting from this years event are currently trying to learn to walk again, like Dave, at Project Walk in Carlsbad, California.
At this year's event, Olympians Natalie Coughlin, Lenny Krazelburg, Jason Lezak as well as Jessica Hardy and several National Team members past and present will be on hand and participating in the relays. Of course, Dave Denniston will be on deck and in the pool swimming. This year Dave will walk to the pool to start off the event!
"This is going to be a lot of fun," says Denniston. "Last year I was given so much through this event, now I'm trying to give back. All of the volunteers and organizers have done a wonderful job of making this happen again."
All of the proceeds will go to the National Transplant Assistance Fund which will then help pay for paralyzed children and young adults to attend Project Walk and regain the ability to stand and walk again. The National Transplant Assistance Fund has over 23 years experience empowering people to raise money in their communities to cover uninsured medical expenses related to transplantation and catastrophic injury. NTAF works hand-in-hand with Project Walk to help paralyzed people regain mobility.
Participants raising $50 or more will receive a t-shirt designed by Dave and raffle tickets for prizes.
The Dave Denniston Relays will feature:
-Relays of up to 5 people racing 500 yards.
-A DJ
-Raffle Prizes such as ipod's, Surfboards, Video Games, Digital Camera's, Movie Tickets and more.
-Fun Relays
-Lots of food from shaved ice to homemade tamales.
Sign-in starts at 8:30 am and is followed by a free pancake breakfast.
The event is not just for swimmers. Parents, coaches, celebrities, or anyone who wishes to participate are welcome to join in the festivities. Those that want to swim can sign-up on the day of the event. Registration packets and information can be found at www.novaquatics.com or www.davedenniston.com.
Lala, Crackinup, Teagan and Atrophy all had a great time at last years relay and it sounds like this year is going to be just as much fun. Wish I could be there!
posted by Michelle at
5/05/2006 04:57:00 PM
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Whee! I got the day off and will be headed out bright and early. We had a great time last year and it looks to be a lot of fun again this year.
If anyone else is going and wants to meet, just let me know.
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Teagan35, at 5/05/2006 7:00 PM
I will be going to the fund raiser. I am really excited to hear that Dave will be walking to the pool. It is gunna be soo much fun!
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lala, at 5/08/2006 1:37 AM
Hmm, still undecided this year, but maybe I'll go and fill in if any teams need a swimmmer. Would be cool to see Dave walk.
Ok, in light of the previous Jenny Thompson run-in story posted here, I had to share the following. I was at the Wildflower triathlon today, some friends and I decided to put together a relay. And I'm meandering through the transition area when I see a woman roughly my age who looks familiar, joking with someone else about the race. And I think to myself, "Heh, she kind of looks like Jenny Thompson. Nah, too far from NY."
And I carry on my merry way. Well wouldn't you know, 3 hours later, I hear over the loudspeaker, "And finishing now, Jenny Thompson!"
And I thought, "No way..." So I looked it up, and yep, it was THE Jenny Thompson. So now I'm bummed I didn't go wish her luck and watch her swim. On the bright side, she only beat me by 3 minutes in a 1500m swim, which given that she's a (3 time?) Olympian and I am not, doesn't seem so bad. I'd only need to drop 12 seconds per 100 to catch her. ;-)
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crackinup, at 5/08/2006 2:22 AM
Man, I wish I could go to DD relay. Seeing him walk would be so great, but I have a feeling I be a complete mess, cryin the eyes out. Haha. Lala, remember...pictures first, break down after :P
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Sarah, at 5/08/2006 10:32 AM
Wow. I just scanned the article and missed the walking part. I'll have to remember to bring tissues with me because I'm sure I'll be a mess.
So glad to hear you're going, lala. Sarah, I wish you could join us, too. crackinup, you need to go---and that's the last I'm going to bug you about it :)
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Teagan35, at 5/08/2006 12:23 PM
Crack, I want you to swim the relay. Teagan and I will sponsor you so you make enough to swim. Do it. Do it. Do it. I am glad to hear Jenny is still doing some racing. I really liked her.
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lala, at 5/08/2006 2:35 PM
Tell ya what, if y'all can find me an actual RELAY to participate with, I'd be glad to swim on Saturday. Even if it will cost me about $2153 dollars in gas to drive down there.
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crackinup, at 5/08/2006 3:28 PM
So Crack, what you are saying is.... If Ican find a team that is missing a memeber or needs a person .. you will swim? Can I do it on the day? Or do I have to do it in advance? I say come in yur suit. And be ready to swim!
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lala, at 5/08/2006 6:33 PM
Do it, crackinup, do it.
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Teagan35, at 5/08/2006 7:40 PM
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