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5th Annual PurpleSwim is history!

PurpleSwim 2012 is history and is still counting the proceeds!

Pancreatic cancer is often referred to as a silent killer. Seldom do patients have symptoms that provide an opportunity for early detection. And, unfortunately, the survival rate is less than 10%, something advocates hope to change!

Having lost his dad, Bud Beatty, to this disease - Tim Beatty founded and organized the Purple Swim!  It takes place at Rocky Point beach each August and raises an average of $30,000... over the past four years, with a total of over $120,000 raised for research, the 2012 swim event has raised $35,414 and counting!

To show your support and to donate, visit the Purple Swim website... www.purpleswim.org.

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