Swim Across America - Charlotte will return for its 8th annual open water charity swim at Camp Thunderbird YMCA on Lake Wylie on Sunday, October 6, 2024. The event features half-mile, one-mile, and two-mile swim options with proceeds supporting community beneficiaries Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children's Hospital. The community is invited to swim or volunteer by registering for this family-fun event at swimacrossamerica.org/charlotte. Those who wish to support the cause can also donate at swimacrossamerica.org/charlotte.

Since its first swim, Swim Across America - Charlotte has raised more than $750,000 to fund innovative cancer clinical trials, cutting-edge research, and vital patient programs at Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children's Hospital, providing essential resources to those facing cancer. Swim Across America - Charlotte has also united the community to support local cancer care and research, offering hope and inspiration to patients and their families.