PUMA Aquatic Team has exceeded its goal of raising $9,000 for the Hearst Cancer Resource Center (HCRC) at French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC). The donation of $9,500 is the result of the club’s Third Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Swim Meet and Fundraiser. The team presented the HCRC with a big pink check on Dec. 22, 2010.
The meet was held on Oct. 30 and 31 at Arroyo Grande High School.
The team collected money through local sponsorships, entry fees, a silent auction and concession sales. PUMA has donated more than $21,000 to the HCRC since 2008, allowing many cancer patients and families continued use of the center’s free services.
PUMA is a year-round competitive age group swim team with practices at four locations in San Luis Obispo County. It offers a variety of competitive programs for all ages and skill levels from novice through high school and national caliber swimmers.
The HCRC provides free support and education services to cancer patients and their families to help them learn about the disease, recognize opportunities for improved health, and build a personal support system. It is staffed by oncology professionals and works with a variety of local community cancer organizations and physician partners to be a comprehensive center of knowledge. The center has seen more than 9,500 cancer patients and families since it opened its doors.
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