Join Doug McConnell and the A Long Swim Team for a Landing Party in honor of the Nantucket to Martha's Vineyard Open Water Marathon Swim. Hear stories from the stage about the highs and lows of the event including training, … Continue reading →
Join us via Zoom Webinar for a scientific discussion led by Dr. Hande Ozdinler of the Ozdinler Lab at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and Doug McConnell of A Long Swim on Wednesday, May 6, 6:00pm CST. REGISTER HERE! … Continue reading →
Based on the realities forced on us all by COVID-19, A Long Swim is introducing a virtual swimming, biking, or running event that welcomes athletes with all capabilities, and from anywhere in the world. All you need to do is … Continue reading →
ATTENTION: This event has been cancelled due to COVID-19. We have used this opportunity to create a virtual race, which we plan to continue for years to come. To learn more about our inaugural virtual race, click here. A … Continue reading →
Join us via Zoom Webinar for a scientific discussion with Shad Thaxton, MD PhD of Northwestern University, Ajay Verma, MD PhD of Codiak Biosciences, and Hande Ozdinler, PhD of the Ozdinler Lab at Northwestern University on Saturday, July 11, 10:00 … Continue reading →
Join us on Wednesday, September 9, at 7:00pm for a Zoom Launch Party for Doug McConnell’s September 13th 13 mile swim of Lake Michigan, from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois to Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. The … Continue reading →
Join us on Sunday, September 13, at approximately 7:30am thru 4:00pm as Doug McConnell swims 13 miles through Lake Michigan's challenging and often unpredictable waters starting at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and ending at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine … Continue reading →
Join us via Zoom on Saturday, February 21 at 9:00 a.m. CST for an in-depth discussion on how A Long Swim responded to COVID-19 and what we have planned for 2021 REGISTER HERE! Hosted by Doug McConnell, A Long Swim Co-Founder, … Continue reading →
A Long Swim is hosting a Tournament Split the Pot Challenge! How does it work? Submit a bracket, donate $20, watch the games and the bracket challenge winner splits the pot with A Long Swim How do I enter? (Please … Continue reading →
Join us via Zoom for an in-depth scientific on why the brain matters in ALS on Saturday, March 20, 10:00 am CST. Moderated by Doug McConnell, A Long Swim Co-Founder, and hosted by Dr. Hande Ozdinler, A Long … Continue reading →
Join us via Zoom on Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 a.m. CST for an in-depth discussion on A Long Swim's upcoming Golf Outing and a re-introduction to our Sponsored Athlete Program. Hosted by Doug McConnell, A Long Swim … Continue reading →
Join us via Zoom for an in-depth discussion on Why Cortical Hyperexcitation Is Important on Friday, May 14, 6:30 pm CST. Moderated by Doug McConnell, A Long Swim Co-Founder, and hosted by Dr. Hande Ozdinler,PhD A Long Swim … Continue reading →
We invite you to join A Long Swim for the First Annual Queen B Golf Outing on Thursday, June 10th at Itasca Country Club Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Itasca Country Club 11 am – Check-in & Lunch 1 … Continue reading →
A Long Swim – Tower Road Beach Winnetka – 750 meters, 1,500 meters,1.2 miles, 2.4 miles, and 5K A Long Swim hosts their Open Water Summer Series supporting ALS research (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Led by English Channel Swimmer, Doug McConnell, … Continue reading →
Join A Long Swim on Monday, October 18, 2021, at 7:00 pm CST for an intimate talk with the recipient of the Ellen McConnell Blakeman ALS Research Fellowship at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, Mukesh Gautam, Ph.D. This event … Continue reading →
Join A Long Swim on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 7:00 pm CST for an intimate talk with Dr. Hande Ozdinler, Ph.D. on the recently published Gene Therapy paper from the Ozdinler Lab at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. … Continue reading →
Join A Long Swim on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 7:00 pm CST for an intimate talk with Dr. Hande Ozdinler, Ph.D., Sara Fernandez Dunne, and Dr. Curt M. Horvath on high throughput drug discovery for rare neurodegenerative disease. This … Continue reading →
Join A Long Swim for the 6th annual A Long Swim at Tower Road Beach and raise money for collaborative ALS research! Saturday, August 13, 2022 | 6 am registration open Tower Road Beach | Winnetka, Illinois Professionally timed distances … Continue reading →
Join A Long Swim for the 8th annual A Long Swim at Tower Road Beach and raise money for collaborative ALS research! Sunday, August 11, 2024 | 6 am registration open Tower Road Beach | Winnetka, Illinois Professionally timed distances … Continue reading →
History will be made on September 22, 2024, when the first open water swim in nearly 100 years will be held in the Chicago River! The inaugural Chicago River Swim will offer 500 participants a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim among … Continue reading →
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