Radnor, Pa. -- On Sunday, December 11
th,
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) members traveled to Cabrini University to support their Swim Blue event that helped raise money and awareness for those battling with addiction.
SAAC President Bobbi McDowell, Vice President Margaret Pedersen, and volleyball representative Kayleigh Davis participated in the day's event that included a swim-a-thon, raffles, guest speakers, and more. President of the Notre Dame Swim Club, Pedersen showed her support by partaking in the swim-a-thon where she swam 61 laps for a total of 1525 yards for the cause.
All proceeds from the event were donated to the Bridge to Recovery Foundation that helps raise awareness about addictions and overdoes. Through fundraising like the Swim Blue event, the foundation is able to raise awareness about the effects of addiction and provide resources to support successful recoveries. For more information about the Bridge to Recovery Foundation visit their website
here.