On August 26th, TEAM HYDRO will gather for an exciting and unprecedented event–a SECOND Alcatraz swim in one summer!! This Exciting swim will not only help mark TEAM HYDRO’s 10th Anniversary, but it will also be our first Bay crossing consisting exclusively of TEAM HYDRO Swimmers. The event, made possible by a generous grant from Genentech will
The Little Falls Penguins of Bethesda, Maryland took to the pool this week to use their swimming abilities for GOOD! There were 82 swimmers in all, 66 of whom swam at least one mile! All together they tallied an incredible 109 miles in honor of those living with hydrocephalus. The youngest swimmers were as young as
The second annual Dolphin Dash was an amazing success! Over the course of 3 hours, 34 swimmers (ages 3-47) swam 2,022 laps or approximately 32 miles to raise funds and awareness for hydrocephalus research! Most swimmers were 5-10 years old. The longest swimmers were Hannah J (age 9) and Libby B (age 10) who swam
The sun rose with our swimmers in San Francisco this year as Team Hydro gathered on the shores of Aquatic Park for our 10th Alcatraz Swim for Hydrocephalus! It was a beautiful day all around, as fun was had, friendships were formed, and most important awareness and funds were raised for hydrocephalus! Swimmers and on-land supporters alike were motivated by
Your heart is racing, your face and fingers stinging a tad from the cold. As you look at the beautiful city skyline off in the distance over the churning chop, you might wonder for a SPLIT second, “Why am I doing this again?” And no wonder! It is NO ordinary thing to make the
Team Hydro cant wait to see all our Swimmers and On-land Supporters on the shores of Aquatic Park in SF on Sunday as we make our 10th Annual crossing of the Bay in support of Hydrocephalus!! IMPORTANT INFO FOR SWIMMERS: On the morning of the swim, look for the Team Hydro banner and, after you check in at
Dr Sonia Podvin was the recipient of the first ever TEAM HYDRO-sponsored research grant back in 2010. Since that time she has stayed close to hydrocephalus not only in the lab, but in her wetsuit as well — she’ll be taking the plunge in a few weeks (for the 3rd time!!) when Team Hydro swims from
In yet another amazing demonstration of commitment, generosity, and strength, The Dorset Dolphin Swim Team of Marietta, Georgia will once again enter the water and swim for two hours straight in order to raise funds and awareness for hydrocephalus research!! This year’s swim will take place on June 17th. The Dorset Dolphins are a summer age-group Swim Team who have committed
For many Alcatraz swimmers, crossing the San Francisco Bay is an adventure of a lifetime. But for proud Dad, Chris Haslett, his Alcatraz swim may well seem a small one in a series of challenges. Chris’ 7 year old son, Lake, is living with shunted hydrocephalus, which means the Haslett family is no stranger to meeting daily challenges with courage and strength. Chris
After weathering record-breaking rainfall over the winter, the San Francisco Bay is deeper and colder than ever–making conditions even more unpredictable and exciting for Team Hydro’s 10th Annual Alcatraz Swim for Hydrocephalus on Sunday, June 4th! This year’s Team Hydro Alcatraz Team will feature 100 brave Team Hydro swimmers, each of whom will be jumping