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We have been swimming laps at USC's Swim With Mike event since we were little kids.  Now that we are officially part of the Trojan Family, we would like to support this amazing event as Campaign Sponsors.  Along with our families, we have organized a fundraiser at the USC Dog Haus restaurant (at Gateway, corner of Fig & Jefferson).  Come have lunch at the Dog Haus on April 3rd between 11:30AM - 2:30 PM, bring the attached flyer, and the Dog Haus will donate 15% of every sale to Swim With Mike.   We also will be swimming laps on April 8th.  Please consider sponsoring us per lap or making a donation - any amount will help!   All funds raised will go to the Swim With Mike Scholarship Fund for student athletes who have overcome life-changing accidents or illnesses.

Please join us at the Dog Haus on April 3rd, in the Pool on April 8th or consider sponsoring us!

Thank you,

Jack Queen & Carter Alvarez

I've been swimming my entire life, including here for the USC team. Unfortunately, during my career, I witnessed one of my teammate's dreams of swimming in the Olympics come to an abrupt end when he was diagnosed with Cancer. When he passed, Swim with Mike became a cause very close to my heart, in hopes of providing support for athletes like my dear friend. Join me in supporting our athletes today!

Since Swim With Mike's origins are closely tied to USC Swimming, and as a former member of the men's swim team myself, I find this amazing cause to be something that is very close to home! During my memorable time on the team we would volunteer each spring at the annual event and I continue to volunteer today. Although not the swimmer I once was, I continue to swim laps in support!

Please join me in supporting this great cause!

Swim With Mike is the living embodiment of the power of the Trojan Family. 

1^st Charity Golf Tournament For Swim With Mike in the Dominican Republic

2^nd Charity Golf Tournament For Swim With Mike in the Dominican Republic

Swim With Mike is a great organization that helps athletes that have gone through life changing events pay for their education and achieve their goals no matter their circumstances. As a recipient of this great scholarship fund, I’m raising funds through the second charity golf tournament for Swim With Mike in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, my hometown. I encourage you to help me fundraise for Swim With Mike by attending this event or donating right here. Any amount donated is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your generosity,

Joseline “Nicole”

Event Information: Date & time: TBD

Location: Punta Blanca Golf Club Carr. El Macao – Arena Gorda, Punta Cana 23000 Dominican Republic

For more information please contact teetimes@punta-blanca.com or (809) 468-4734

Hello everyone!

This is my third year fundraising for this incredible charity! The last two years I have exceeded my goals incredibly and I am hoping to crush my goal of $1000 this year as well!

I started supporting this foundation while getting my Masters degree in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy.  I led the Division to record fundraising and I continued to help them achieve even higher goals the next year.  I have also participated as a member of the Rose Bowl Masters Team and swam two 10K challenges to support Swim with Mike.  

Even after having graduated from USC, I will continue supporting this foundation under the name of both the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at USC and my new Masters swim team that I both swim and coach for in Northern California, Alpine Hills Swimming Masters.

Please help me in reaching my crowdfunding goal and help me help out this amazing foundation! 

Thank you for your help!

  A community wide event supporting the Swim With Mike Scholarship Fund.

Help Cole help other athletes no longer able to compete in their sports due to life-changing accidents better their future by receiving a college scholarship!

Hello Friends and Family!

I will be swimming laps for an hour straight on April 7th, 2018 in an effort to raise money for scholarships awarded to physically challenged athletes. My goal is raise over 300$ and I need your help! Your contributions will go toward an amazing cause and will help motivate me to stay afloat for another long 60 minutes. For this event I will be representing the USC Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2019 team. Thank you for visiting my page and please support this awesome cause!

Thank you,

 Scott Dickenson SPT, ATC

Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

University of Southern California, Class of 2019

Suggested Donation: $20.00 

However, ALL donations welcome!!

Please help us reach our goal of $5,000.00. 

Swim With Mike is an annual swim-a-thon held to raise money for the Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship Fund. Established in 1981, the Swim was scheduled to be a one-time event organized by friends and teammates on behalf of Mike Nyeholt, a three time All-American swimmer, who was paralyzed from the chest down following a motorcycle accident suffered in January of 1981. 

Swim With Mike’s mission is to provide financial resources for advanced education that pave the way for physically-challenged athletes to overcome their unfortunate tragedies and realize their full potential! Since its start, Swim With Mike has granted over 199 scholarships with 60 total sports represented and 97 universities represented. 

Through this campaign, we hope the Greek community of USC will help raise money for the USC-based swim-a-thon to give present and future recipients the chance to follow their dreams!

In June of 2010 I interviewed for a Swim With Mike scholarship with a four-time Olympic gold medalist by the name of John Naber.  In that interview I told John, "I view this scholarship as a lifetime commitment to the Swim With Mike family.  If you give me a chance, I promise you I will be a positive return on investment."  Ever since that interview it has been my dream to raise more capital than what I was given for my education so that I may indeed become a "positive return on investment" for the Swim With Mike family.  

In July of 2004 I sustained a workplace injury that left me with a traumatic brain injury and paralyzed from the chest down.  There was doubt whether or not I would be able to even attend college.  Swim With Mike believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself.  Fast forward almost 13 years later, and I have done more than make it to college.  Today, along with two graduate degrees, I am gainfully employed as a financial analyst for a Fortune 100 company, a college adjunct professor, own three American Paralympic swim records, and invest in real estate on the side.  These "accomplishments" are simply the byproduct of the help and support of hundreds of people who believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself.  

My goal is to raise $10,000 this year for Swim With Mike. Every little bit counts.  Even a $5 donation means a lot to me.   Swim With Mike has 0 paid staff, so every dollar you give goes to a disabled athlete like myself that is overcoming the odds to achieve their academic and vocational dreams.  Life is what we make of it.  Let's make it a great one!  

I'm an alumnus of Swim With Mike, graduating in 2012 from USC with an MA in Teaching. Now I teach English and Journalism at Long Beach Poly High School. I believe that Swim With Mike is an important organization that empowers individuals after devastating setbacks. Swim With Mike was a huge help to me, and now every year I try to give back a little bit more. This year I will be hosting a concert fundraiser on April 14 in Long Beach. 

One aspect of the injury I sustained that many people don’t think about is the ongoing expenses that have been added to my daily life. These expenses only add on to the pile of expenses I have faced in my decision to pursue my college education. For me and many of the other athletes that are members of this organization, because of our injuries, it is not realistic for us to be able to work jobs while maintaining a full course load at school.  This scholarship is a huge blessing that helps relieve the financial burden of attending college. After 4 years of receiving this scholarship, I cannot begin to say how thankful I am for all that this organization has done for me. I am asking you lease to help me raise money to give back to this organization so that they can continue to provide support for the many other student athletes to come. 

Swim Izzie Swim

From her first trip as a baby to watch USC play Notre Dame in the Coliseum to her yearly visits to campus for what she calls the USC Festival of Books, Izzie has had Troy in her blood.

Izzie is an extremely competitive little girl.  She loves to win and absolutely HATES to lose (especially at Connect Four).  As competitive as she is though, she is equally, if not more, caring and compassionate.  When she found out about Swim With Mike, she was more excited about the chance to help others than she was about swimming in the USC Olympic Pool.

Izzie is an amazing little girl with a beautiful heart.  She has been swimming since she was just a year old, and this April, she will be making her yearly trip "across the pond" from England to Swim with Mike.

Please consider donating to her campaign and help her reach her goal of raising $1000 for physically challenged athletes.  On April 7th, please stop by the Uytengsu Aquatic Center at USC to cheer her on - and maybe even stay and play a few games of Connect Four while you're there.  Izzie promises she'll even let you win a game or two ... maybe.

Swim With Mike is near and dear to my heart.  For 37 years we continue to raise money for physically challenged athletes to attend colleges around the country.  I, along with our recipients, would appreciate any amount you can donate to our cause. In the past 37 years we have raised $18,055,000.  Total scholarship dollars awarded in 2016-2017 is $985,340. We currently have 51 scholarship recipients, 199 total scholarships granted, 60 sports represented and 97 total universities represented nationally. Best part is about 88 cents of every dollar goes to the scholarship program.  The other 12 cents is for postage, advertising, etc.

Swim with Mike has changed my life by providing me the amazing opportunity to continue my education. Without Swim with Mike, I wouldn't be able to afford the high price of a college education. With a physical disability already limiting my options for work, a college education becomes even more important when looking for work in today's job market. With your support, Swim with Mike can continue to provide these opportunities to physically challenged individuals like myself that wish to further their education and live a fulfilling life.

My campaign is about both giving back to Swim with Mike and drawing on your support and encouragement to remain active. With this in mind, I'm creating a fun and personal campaign that I hope will not only raise money for a fantastic organization, but also provide me with motivation to stick with my personal goal to stay active. For your contribution, I pledge to walk my dog seven days a week, giving both me and my dog Jax some healthy exercise and fresh air.

While I can't attend our 38th Annual Fundraising event on April 7th, at USCs Uytengsu Aquatic Center, I encourage you to attend if you can. Many active and former recipients, friends and family, and donors such as yourself will be attending. 

I have been working with Swim with Mike for 8 years now, and it has been one of the most inspirational movements I’ve been a part of.  I’ve gotten the chance to know many of the scholarship recipients personally over the years, and hearing their stories has been an amazing experience.

Swim With Mike has supported me on my journey to becoming a physician, and I greatly appreciate all that they have done for me. Please consider making a donation to my campaign to support this tremendous organization that helps countless students like me pursue their dreams.

Hey everybody!

On April 8th, I will be swimming in a swim-a-thon to raise money for a physically challenged athletes scholarship fund! With the help of my wonderful physical therapy classmates and instructors we will swim all day! Please consider donating to this fantastic cause!  Even a small donation could help brighten the future of a physically challenged athlete! If you have any questions feel free to contact me.  

Thanks for taking the time to read, have a great day!

Swim With Mike helps provide the resources and opportunities for its recipients to embark on new challenges in their lives. By opening doors to education and networks, Swim With Mike has a lasting impression on all of those who are involved. 

I believe in raising money for any physically challenged athlete. Anyone can do anything they put their mind to even though it might be different from how "normal" people go about it. As an athlete myself I enjoy everything having to do with sports, I have grown up with an completive spirt and sports have been a good way to help relieve it. I not only think sports are played for enjoyment but they will help you learn skills that will help you later in life. It puts you in a situation where you learn team work as well as working hard for something you want so bad which in sports is to win. I hope to raise a lot of money for these physically challenged athletes, it is a cause that I take to heart, I will do all I can to make sure they have the same opportunities that I have had. 

Swim With Mike is helping me pursue my goal of an undergraduate degree in Business Marketing at the University of Colorado in Boulder.  I want to raise money so that others can have this same opportunity.

Come join us on Sunday 6/24 at Del Amigo Swim Club to support Katie and Jake in their recoveries and educational goals! They and their families are hosting a Swim-a-thon to help fundraise for Swim With Mike, who is funding them in their college educations. There will be a Bellyflop contest, and special prizes for the winners! Please attend or donate to help them and others finish their dreams!

Swim-a-thon begins: 8 am - 12 pm

Bellyflop contest begins: 12 pm

Lunch served: 12 pm

We can't wait to see you there! Please donate!

I'm currently a SWM recipient and I am immensely grateful. SWM helps athletes like me who sustained a tragic accident realize their full potential by providing college scholarships and family of support from many incredible individuals. I broke my neck in 2011 during my freshman year in college. SWM has helped me get back to school at UCSB and continue to work towards getting my degree in Mechanical Engineering.  I feel incredibly thankful to be a part of the SWM family. Please help support SWM and other physically challenged athletes. Thank you!

ywest

My brother Kevin was in a swimming accident three years ago and suffered a severe spinal cord injury which caused Kevin to be a quadriplegic. If you know Kevin, you know that he is one of the most determined, intelligent, personable and hilarious people out there. Kevin’s injury has not stopped him from pursuing his dreams and striving to be the best he can. I’m constantly in awe of his positive attitude and ambitious goals to make the world a better place. Kevin is currently attending USC and pursuing his Masters in Business Administration. His education is being funded by Swim with Mike.

On April 7th, I will be participating in a charity swimathon for a Non-Profit called Swim with Mike in honor of my brother. Swim with Mike helps physically challenged athletes achieve their higher education ambitions through scholarships. My brother, Kevin, is currently a scholarship recipient and studying for his MBA at USC. Through this program, many students with physically debilitating injuries have received degrees from top universities, gained independence and been able to actively and positively contribute to society. I anticipate swimming 30 laps and I’m looking for support from friends and family to help raise funds to send athletes who have had their lives changed due to accidents and injuries continue their education.

This is the first time I'm participating in Swim with Mike. Sounds like a fun way to give athletes who have overcome life challenging hurdles, a chance to pursue their dreams. Reading their stories gives me inspiration and the courage to push myself and compete. I am honored to swim on the behalf of these amazing people. 

Each and every day, I'm inspired by these who have overcome catastrophic accidents/illnesses to continue their education, and in so doing, serve as examples to us all. No matter how many reasons there might be, just never, ever quit.

I have worked @ USC for 10 years.  I have been involved with Swim with Mike my entire time here @ USC.  I help out in different areas before and during the event.  Over the years I have gotten to know the recipients.  They are a great bunch of young adults.  They are so grateful for the opportunity to attend school to further their education and then get out in the workforce.  Any amount that you can contribute helps. This scholarships helps physically challenged students at all schools across the country.  Thank you!  

Swim With Mike has helped me continue school and further my education!! They help students like me all around the nation!! I don't usually ask for much support from my fans, but I do believe this organization truly helps!!

I ask for ONLY $5 or $10 donations to this cause!! For every donation, I will send a signed magazine to you!! 

Thank you so much!!

Love, Amberley 

As a distance runner, 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and marathons are all things that you think about and challenge yourself with. It’s been 15 and a half years since I’ve ran, but I still think about those things. I will be completing 13.1 miles, which is the distance of a half marathon, to raise money for Swim with Mike Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship fund.

What is Swim with Mike? It is an organization that awards scholarships to athletes that have sustained life-changing injuries.   In 1981, Mike Nyeholt, who was a three time All-American swimmer at USC, broke his neck while riding a dirt bike. Mike’s swim team held a swim-a-thon to raise money for him, but when more than enough money was raised, the idea to help to other athletes achieve their educational aspirations was born. That was 36 years ago, and to date, there have been 199 recipients. I am one of those 199.

In 2001, I was in a car accident, and I sustained a spinal cord injury. I was told that I’d no longer be able to run or walk. I completed physical therapy at a rehabilitation center in Los Angeles, and when my physical therapist learned that I ran cross-country in high school and college, she told me about Swim with Mike and that I could possible qualify. I returned home, completed my bachelors, then years later, the opportunity opened for me to further my education. I applied to USC’s School of Education, and I applied for a Swim with Mike scholarship. I was fortunate enough to be accepted into the Master’s/Teaching Credential program and to be awarded a scholarship. 

I am so grateful for the scholarship I was awarded. It was a huge blessing to be able to pursue my educational aspirations and do so at a remarkable school. However, I got more than a degree and a credential; I met amazing, selfless people, became part of the Trojan family and Swim with Mike family, my confidence was bolstered, and I was pressed to become the best teacher that I could by top-notch, innovative, inspiring leaders that are change agents in the field of education. I went on to accept a challenging and engaging teaching position that gave me experiences and opportunities that I will always treasure. Currently, I am home with our two wonderful children, and each day I use the teaching skills that I acquired to teach and nurture our children. Fifteen and a half years later and with a wonderful husband by my side, and the two kids we’ve been blessed with, I know more than ever that God not only has purpose in all that He allows us to experience, but He also gives us the strength to face each trial and each day.

 I am grateful for those people and opportunities that have been placed in my path, which have strengthened me, helped me, and have given me so much. Swim with Mike changed and blessed my life. I look forward to raising money to give other athletes the opportunity to achieve their dreams, reach their potential, and make their mark on the world. If you can help with this, your donation will go along way! Thank you!

I will be doing 13.1 miles on a bike trail, in my wheelchair, without any assistance prior to the main event at USC on April 8th, and I'm sure that I'll have my kids and husband cheering me on for the last stretch.   

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me (Phil 4:13).

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When I was a sophomore in high school, I attended an American school in Zermatt, Switzerland. A simple slip and fall while abroad engendered a bleed in my spine that ultimately formed a blood clot. That blood clot paralyzed me from the chest down. Like many in my situation, I struggled with adapting to my new lifestyle. Life in a wheelchair proved to be a burden emotionally and financially.

Unlike most others in my situation, I was fortunate enough to receive the Swim With Mike Scholarship. Swim With Mike has provided me with the financial support to attend the University of Southern California, and has given me the resources to attain my full potential.

I am ever so thankful to be a part of the Swim With Mike Family, and will continue to support this life-changing foundation for the rest of my life. I am raising money for Swim With Mike so that more and more disabled athletes around the country like myself can have the opportunity to be a part of the Swim With Mike Family and take advantage of the life-changing opportunities that the Swim With Mike Foundation extends.

Swim with Mike has helped almost 200 disabled students get back to school over the last 37 years with their scholarship program. This year alone they have helped over 50 disabled students across the country at 33 different Universities. As one of those recipients, I have been able to get my Bachelors degree and this year I'll be getting my Masters degree from USC. It's been a long journey since my spinal cord injury but with the help of Swim with Mike I have been able to regain quality of life and an education to help me get back to life and start my career. Please help me support this great charity with a donation. All donations are tax deductible and go directly to students scholarships.

This will be my fifth year participating in Swim with Mike and it's something I look forward to every year!!

I support Swim with Mike because I see and read how the scholarships help the people receiving them.   This year I plan to swim 150 laps and would like to raise $1500!  Thank you for supporting me and the scholarship recipients.

Fight On!!

Rachel