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Event Date: Friday, June 03, 2016       5:45 AM

Swim From the Heart

Join hundreds of swimmers from around the world on Friday, May 27, 2016, by participating in the first international Swim from the Heart meet in Haifa, Israel.

Swim from the Heart will raise awareness and critical research funds to predict and prevent Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) in children and adults - a major cause of natural death worldwide.

Inspired by open-water swimmers from all over Israel and from Northern California, participants are being asked to give of their strength, passion and resources to swim in one of four heats (ranging from 1 km to 7.6 km) in the Haifa Bay—all in support of SCD research at Rambam.

What is Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)?

Patients exhibit no warning symptoms until the fatal incident, making prevention difficult. In the young, SCD is usually due to inherited genetic disorders that may result in the death of otherwise healthy individuals. Particularly tragic is the sudden death of a young athlete with no previous exhibited physical problems. Clearly new approaches are needed to enable early detection, prevention, and management to assure a promising future for people at risk for SCD.

The Bench-to-Bedside Center for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death at Rambam will initiate multi-disciplinary and collaborative SCD research between Rambam experts, Technion researchers, and medical industry. This cutting-edge research will contribute to the development and implementation of new preventive and therapeutic strategies to detect and manage SCD in the young, whoever and wherever they may live.

How Can You Help?

This coming Spring, May 27, 2016 . four heats will be held in the Haifa Bay near Rambam, ranging from 1 to 7.6 kilometers. Swimmers from around the world will make every stroke count as together they Swim From the Heart to support critical research into sudden cardiac death.

Help us make waves by spreading the word to your friends, colleagues, and family.

Three ways you can help are to:

  1. Make a gift, big or small to help us achieve our goal!
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  3. Set your own fundraising goal on your own page in minutes. Then ask friends to help you reach it give2gether tracks your progress and lets you see how your friends respond.

Swimming Heat Details

With the taste of summer in the air we will arrive at the Haifa Bay. Swimmers will jump the waves and begin swimming along the curves of the bay with a magnificent view of the Carmel mountain range sweeping down to meet the shore. Joined by the thriving underwater life, giant sea turtles, and an occasional playful dolphin, swimmers will affirm life with each stroke as they Swim from the Heart.

Participants will gather shortly after dawn at the Café Midrachof on the Haifa Bay Promenade (near booth 3 on the Zamir Beach). Following registration, the swimmers will be taken by bus to their various starting points.

The swim route will be marked by special buoys; boats and kayaks with rescue teams and medical staff will be along the entire route in case of need. The heats will not be timed. However, medals will be awarded to all swimmers completing their track. In addition, a special prize cup will be presented to the first three swimmers completing each heat.

Swimmers have a choice of four different heats. All swimmers will meet at the Café Midrachof. 

Heat 1, single-track, 7.6 km:
This heat is for Expert Swimmers only age 16 and up. Swimmers will gather at the Café Midrachof at 05:15 and then be taken by bus to their starting point. The heat begins at 6:30 am. The organizers reserve the right, at their discretion, not to approve the participation of swimmer.

Heat 2, single-track, 4.5 km: 
This heat is for good and experienced swimmers age 14 and up. Swimmers will gather at the Café Midrachof at 05:30 and then be taken by bus to their starting point. The heat begins at 7:15 am.

Heat 3, double-track, 2.6 km: 
This heat is for above average amateur swimmers age 13 and up. Swimmers will gather at the Café Midrachof at 06:20 and then walk 1 km north to the starting point at Hacarmel Beach (next to Hotel Meridien). 

Heat 4, triple-track, 1 km: 
This heat is good for amateur swimmers age 12 and up. Swimmers will gather at 07:30 am and begin swimming at the beach outside of Café Midrachof. 

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