Swim Across America is an open water, Lake Washington swim at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island that features a half-mile and 2-mile course to accommodate swimmers of all skill levels. Proceeds benefit the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

Location Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island, WA Date Saturday, September 12, 2009 Time  7 - 11 a.m. Fundraising Minimum $300 per swimmer (all proceeds benefit Seattle Cancer Care Alliance). Register Registration fee is $50 and swimmers must be at least 12 years of age. To register, visit the Swim Across America Web site. Volunteer Kayakers, boaters and land volunteers are needed. Please sign up on the Swim Across America Web site. Contact For more information, please contact Jennifer Pawlosky at 206.667.6327, or jpawlosk@fhcrc.org or visit the Swim Across America Web site.