Annual Mother’s Day swim to support EVERY MOTHER COUNTS
On Saturday May 9th between 6 am and 6 pm, we celebrate our mothers by swimming with family and friends to support EVERY MOTHER COUNTS and its mission to end preventable maternal mortality and ensure that all women have access to quality, respectful, and equitable maternity care.
Please join us - for every 25yards you swim, $1 is donated to EMC.
100% of the registration fee will support the Safety Around Water Program at Greenwich YMCA
Special thanks to everyone at YMCA of Greenwich.
The event includes a team challenge and trophy for the longest 24-hour swim
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Every Mother Counts is committed to supporting moms for fourteen years. Most global maternal deaths can be prevented by ensuring that everyone has timely access to quality, respectful, and equitable maternity care.
You can help: SWIM: Swimmer of all abilities can dive in to support EVERY MOTHER COUNTS and SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM at YMCA
DONATE: Please consider being as generous as possible. Every gift enables EMC to respond more quickly and effectively to the maternal health needs of the world’s most vulnerable and to support the Greenwich YMCA's mission to help children in our coastal community learn essential water safety skills.
SUPPORT: We welcome your support on social media to raise awareness of the maternal health crisis and to advocate for systems change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a team or participant have to swim continuously?
This is primarily a fundraiser and a family event, and every team can set its own swimming or fundraising goals. But it is also an opportunity for endurance swimmers to test their form before the open water season or simply to have a long swim. For the more competitive participants, there is an official team event challenge to swim the furthest over 24 hours. For this challenge, the number of swimmers per team is limited to 12, and all equipment is prohibited.
Are there rules and safety requirements?
Safety first, all swimmers must be fit and healthy. All event rules and safety requirements can be found on Rules & Safety Guide page.
How many people can I have on my team?
Each team can have any number of swimmers, but a maximum of 12 to qualify for the furthest 24-hour trophy award.
Will food be available during the event?
Yes, energy bars, bananas, bagels, coffee, and juice are provided.
Is the donation to Every Mother Counts tax-deductible?
Yes, donations are tax-deductible. Every Mother Counts is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
I do not have a team - how do I join one?
If you don't have a team, please contact us, and we will discuss the options and time slots available for swimming with an existing team. You can also swim on your own as part of an 'open' team lane.
Is there supervision throughout the event for participants under the age of 18?
It is the responsibility of the guardian(s) or team captain for participants under the age of 18 to ensure adequate supervision.