Ottawa's Inclusive 2STLGBQIA+ Swim Club, the Rideau Speedeaus, are happy to organize the Pride swimEAUthon fundraiser to continue our community involvement. This event will raise funds for two of our community's important organizations: CANFAR and The Ten Oaks Project. Both these organizations have a significant impact on the Ottawa/Gatineau gay community and we feel that it is important to support their efforts. In the past nine swimEAUthons we have raised over $82,000 for various 2STLGBQIA+ groups in the area with up to 40 swimmers participating annually.
When collecting the donations, donors choose the charity to support by completing the appropriate donation form attached. Cheques are made out to the charity chosen by the donor. The donations and forms will be collected on the day of the swimEAUthon so that the organizations will then be able to issue tax receipts to the donors.
You can swim the 1500 meters (60 lengths) either as an individual or as a team of up to four swimmers. There will be heats organized according to entry times swum slowest to fastest. Snacks and refreshments will be available during the event. A picnic for all volunteers and participants follows the event in the adjacent park.
To participate as a volunteer or to get more information, please contact info@rideauspeedeaus.com. Volunteers are needed for the swimEAUthon to prepare the picnic, collect on-site donations, count laps, perform timing and record the results.
