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SUMMARY:Landing Party Reception and Press Conference at The Harbor View Hotel
DESCRIPTION:A Long Swim has announced a premier open water marathon swim from Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard for the scheduled date of August 26\, 2019. English Channel Swimmer Doug McConnell will be the first to attempt this swim\, and will have the critical support of Martha’s Vineyard boat pilots\, navigation experts\, and his highly seasoned open water crew that includes two experienced ocean kayakers. \nJoin us for a Landing Party Reception and Press Conference at the Harbor View Hotel – the most beautiful hotel on Martha’s Vineyard – just up the beach from the Edgartown Lighthouse. The Party begins at 5:00pm with a cash bar and appetizers. The party is free and open to the public – all members of the press are invited. The landing is expected to be at 6:00pm according to the swim’s navigation experts. In addition to the open ocean kayakers and the A Long Swim Team\, a reporter from the Martha’s Vineyard Gazette will be on board.  \nTICKETS AVAILABLE HERE \nGuest accommodations for those visiting the Island are available at the Harbor View Hotel here.  \nIn addition to the English Channel\, McConnell has swum the the Ka’iwi Channel\, the Catalina Channel\, around the Island of Manhattan\, and the length of Tampa Bay. His marathon swims raise funds for ALS\, Lou Gehrig’s Disease\, through the foundation A Long Swim\, an IRS-recognized 501(c)3.To date\, A Long Swim has raised more than $500\,000 for collaborative ALS research at Northwestern University\, and ALS patients throughout the world have benefitted from their findings. In part because of A Long Swim’s efforts\, the world-class research team at Northwestern is on the brink of important discoveries with announcements coming this summer. \nThe Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard swim is 18 miles\, with some challenges that are specific to that route. Sharks and jellyfish top the list and navigating through tides\, currents and shoals will keep the crew on alert the whole expected time of 10 hours. \n“I am proud to be the first to attempt crossing the Nantucket Sound to land at the Edgartown Light. Marathon swimming is a team sport\, and we’ve traveled the world doing what we do best – swimming in the name of finding a cure to ALS.” There is a Landing Party Reception scheduled at the Harbor View Hotel which overlooks the Edgartown Light. Landing is expected to be at 6:00pm.  \nDoug McConnell is available for speaking engagements leading up to and following the swim and may be contacted here. Information is also available on the A Long Swim website. A Long Swim and their Facebook page will have announcements leading up to the swim. \nSponsorships are also available and corporations and foundations will join The Harbor View Hotel\, The Martha’s Vineyard Gazette\, Medtronic\, Vineyard Vines\, Phillips Men’s Wear\, Truly Scrumptious Catering\, and Vissant Capital. Tax deductible donations may be made on theA Long Swim website.
URL:https://alongswim.org/event/landing-party-reception-and-press-conference-at-the-harbor-view-hotel-open-to-the-public/
LOCATION:Harbor View Hotel\, 131 North Water Street\, Edgartown\, Massachusetts\, 02539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swim Events
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SUMMARY:Nantucket to Martha's Vineyard Open Water Swim
DESCRIPTION:A Long Swim has announced a premier open water marathon swim from Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard in August of 2019. According to the tides and currents\, the scheduled date is August 26.  English Channel Swimmer Doug McConnell will be the first to attempt this swim\, and will have the critical support of Martha’s Vineyard boat pilots\, navigation experts\, and his highly seasoned open water crew that includes two experienced ocean kayakers.\n\n\nThe cross of the Vineyard Sound is expected to start at 8:00am on August 26 and landing is expected to be at 6:00pm at the Edgartown Light and the Harbor View Hotel.  There is a landing Party Reception and Press Conference scheduled to begin at 5:00pm just prior to landing at the Harbor View Hotel\, one of the event sponsors. The Landing Party Reception and Press Conference is open to the public. Tickets to the party are free and may be found here. \n\n\n\n\nThe Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard swim is 18 miles\, with some challenges that are specific to that route.  Sharks and jellyfish top the list and navigating through tides\, currents and shoals will keep the crew on alert the whole expected time of 10 hours. \n“I am proud to be the first to attempt crossing the Nantucket Sound to land at the Edgartown Light. Marathon swimming is a team sport\, and we’ve traveled the world doing what we do best – swimming in the name of finding a cure to ALS.” \nIn addition to the English Channel\, McConnell has swum the the Ka’iwi Channel\, the Catalina Channel\, around the Island of Manhattan\, and the length of Tampa Bay.  His marathon swims raise funds for ALS\, Lou Gehrig’s Disease\, through the foundation A Long Swim\, an IRS-recognized 501(c)3.  To date\, A Long Swim has raised more than $500\,000 for collaborative ALS research at Northwestern University\, and ALS patients throughout the world have benefitted from their findings.  In part because of A Long Swim’s efforts\, the world-class research team at Northwestern is on the brink of important discoveries with announcements coming this summer. \nDoug McConnell is available for speaking engagements leading up to and following the swim and may be contacted here.  Information is also available on the A Long Swim website. A Long Swim and their Facebook page will have announcements leading up to the swim. \nSponsorships are also available and corporations and foundations will join The Harbor View Hotel\, The Martha’s Vineyard Gazette\, Medtronic\, Vineyard Vines\, Phillips Men’s Wear\, Truly Scrumptious Catering\, and Vissant Capital.  Tax deductible donations may be made on the A Long Swim website. 
URL:https://alongswim.org/event/nantucket-to-marthas-vineyard-open-water-swim/
LOCATION:Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard
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SUMMARY:"Bon Voyage"  Rooftop Party; A Long Swim Team Headed to Nantucket - Martha's Vineyard Open Water Swim!  #N2MV
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of rooftop fun as we say “Bon Voyage” and “Best of Luck” to Doug McConnell and the A Long Swim Team as they head to the Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard Open Water Swim – 18 miles of open water swimming from Island to Island. This swim has never been attempted.  \nThis event is hosted on a new party rooftop overlooking Barrington\, Illinois. We will have a BBQ\, home made salads\, and a cash bar. There will be great prizes that people can win with raffle tickets.  \nParking is available at the building and on the surrounding streets. Once you arive\, the Rooftop Party is on Level 4.  \nPlease register for this party. Registration is limited – rooftops are limited!  REGISTER HERE!  \nAll party goers are encouraged to wear our beautiful long sleeved white A Long Swim shirts that are available in your size at Phillips Men’s Wear in Barrington\, Illinois. The cost of the shirt is a donation of any size. We will be taking a group photo. \nLearn all about the swim on A Long Swim’s facebook pageand on the website. \n\nThe Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard Swim\nA Long Swim has announced a premier open water marathon swim from Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard in August of 2019. According to the tides and currents\, the scheduled date is August 26.  English Channel Swimmer Doug McConnell will be the first to attempt this swim\, and will have the critical support of Martha’s Vineyard boat pilots\, navigation experts\, and his highly seasoned open water crew that includes two experienced ocean kayakers.\n\n\nThe cross of the Vineyard Sound is expected to start at 8:00am on August 26 and landing is expected to be at 6:00pm at the Edgartown Light and the Harbor View Hotel.  There is a landing Party Reception and Press Conference scheduled to begin at 5:00pm just prior to landing at the Harbor View Hotel\, one of the event sponsors. The Landing Party Reception and Press Conference is open to the public. Tickets to the party are free and may be found here. \n\n\n\n\nThe Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard swim is 18 miles\, with some challenges that are specific to that route.  Sharks and jellyfish top the list and navigating through tides\, currents and shoals will keep the crew on alert the whole expected time of 10 hours. \n“I am proud to be the first to attempt crossing the Nantucket Sound to land at the Edgartown Light. Marathon swimming is a team sport\, and we’ve traveled the world doing what we do best – swimming in the name of finding a cure to ALS.” \nIn addition to the English Channel\, McConnell has swum the the Ka’iwi Channel\, the Catalina Channel\, around the Island of Manhattan\, and the length of Tampa Bay.  His marathon swims raise funds for ALS\, Lou Gehrig’s Disease\, through the foundation A Long Swim\, an IRS-recognized 501(c)3.  To date\, A Long Swim has raised more than $500\,000 for collaborative ALS research at Northwestern University\, and ALS patients throughout the world have benefitted from their findings.  In part because of A Long Swim’s efforts\, the world-class research team at Northwestern is on the brink of important discoveries with announcements coming this summer. \nDoug McConnell is available for speaking engagements leading up to and following the swim and may be contacted here.  Information is also available on the A Long Swim website. A Long Swim and their Facebook page will have announcements leading up to the swim. \nSponsorships are also available and corporations and foundations will join The Harbor View Hotel\, The Martha’s Vineyard Gazette\, Medtronic\, Vineyard Vines\, Phillips Men’s Wear\, Truly Scrumptious Catering\, and Vissant Capital.  Tax deductible donations may be made on the A Long Swim website. 
URL:https://alongswim.org/event/say-bon-voyage-and-best-of-luck-to-doug-mcconnell-a-long-swim-team-headed-to-nantucket-marthas-vineyard-open-water-swim-n2mv/
LOCATION:101 West Liberty in Barrington\, Illinois\, 101 West Liberty\, Barrington\, 60010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swim Events
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SUMMARY:A Long Swim Open Water Swim Series - Tower Road Beach Winnetka - August 4\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:A Long Swim – Tower Road Beach Winnetka – 750 meters\, 1\,500 meters\,1.2 miles\, 2.4 miles\, and 5K\nA Long Swim is a series of open water swimming events benefiting ALS research (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Led by English Channel Swimmer\, Doug McConnell\, these swims are designed for triathletes and open water swimmers and are professionally timed. (As of 7/31/19 the water temperature at Tower Road Beach is 70 degrees. Wetsuits\, as always\, are welcome.) \nTower Road Beach in Winnetka runs along picturesque Lake Michigan surrounded by beautiful homes. The course is professional timed under race conditions for distance of 750 meters\, 1\,500 meters\, 1.2 miles\, 2.4 miles and 5K. This is the perfect opportunity for triathletes and open water swimmers to gauge their training under race conditions. Registration for this swim is $60-$80. \nGates open at 6:00am\, day of registration begins at 6:00am\, the first gun is at 6:30am for the 5K\, 7:00am for the 2.4\, 7:20am for the 1.2\, 7:30am for the 1\,500\, and 7:40am for the 750. \n \nParking is to take place at Lloyd Park\, 799 Sheridan Road\, Winnetka\, Illinois 60093\, just a few doors south of Tower Road Park which is 899 Sherican Road\, Winnetka\, Illinois 60093.  There is a shuttle bus. If there is the need for overflow parking beyond Lloyd we have approval to send people to the Metra Lot which is at the corner of Elm Street and Green Bay Road in Winnetka. There will be a shuttle from both locations.  At the end of the event the shuttle will take you back. \nA Long Swim is a series of open water swimming events benefiting ALS research. (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).  Led by English Channel Swimmer\, Doug McConnell\, these swims are designed for triathletes and open water swimmers and are professionally timed. Each swimmer has an opportunity to fundraise and earn a package to waive their registration fee and earn triathlon and open water swimming gear\, including wet suits\, on course goggles and transition bags. \nAs a result of the 2018 event surveys we have heard you and we have rolled back the prices on both the A Long Swim Lake Zurich and the A Long Swim Tower Road Beach Winnetka events. For the 1st 20 men and the 1st 20 women who register for both events there will be a raffle for free entries to both events!  \nEnter Peer to Peer Fundraising Challenge to earn free registration\, BlueSeventy wetsuits\, Surf-Fur Water Parka and triathlon transition bags. Very cool. Enter both Lake Zurich and Tower Road Beach – Winnetka events and receive an A Long Swim beach towel.
URL:https://alongswim.org/event/a-long-swim-tower-road-beach-winnetka-august-4/
LOCATION:Tower Road Beach\, 899 Sheridan Rd\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swim Events
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SUMMARY:A Long Swim Open Water Swim Series - Lake Zurich - June 2\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:A Long Swim – Lake Zurich – 750 meters – 1\,500 meters – 1.2 miles – 2.4 miles – and 5K\nA Long Swim is a series of open water swimming events benefiting ALS research (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Led by English Channel Swimmer\, Doug McConnell\, these swims are designed for triathletes and open water swimmers and are professionally timed. \nLake Zurich is a pristine body of water and a private residential lake. The course is professional timed under race conditions for distance of 750 meters\, 1\,500 meters\, 1.2 miles\, 2.4 miles and 5K. This is the perfect opportunity for triathletes and open water swimmers to gauge their training under race conditions. Registration for this swim is $70-$90. \nGates open at 6:00am\, day of registration begins at 6:00am\, the first gun is at 6:30am for the 5K\, 7:00am for the 2.4\, 7:20 for the 1.2\, 7:30 for the 1\,500\, and 7:40 for the 750. \n \n  \nA Long Swim is a series of open water swimming events benefiting ALS research. (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).  Led by English Channel Swimmer\, Doug McConnell\, these swims are designed for triathletes and open water swimmers and are professionally timed. Each swimmer has an opportunity to fundraise and earn a package to waive their registration fee and earn triathlon and open water swimming gear. \nEnter peer-to-peer fundraising campaign for A Long Swim and earn BlueSeventy Wetsuits\, Surf-Fur Water Parka\, Blue Seventy Triathlon Transition Bags and free registration here! Enter both Lake Zurich and Tower Road Beach – Winnetka events and the receive an A Long Swim beach towel. \nAs a result of the 2018 event surveys we have heard you and we have rolled back the prices on both the A Long Swim Lake Zurich and the A Long Swim Tower Road Beach Winnetka events. For the 1st 20 men and the 1st 20 women who register for both events there will be a raffle for free entries to both events! 
URL:https://alongswim.org/event/a-long-swim-lake-zurich/
LOCATION:Paulus Park\, 200 S Rand Rd\, Lake Zurich\, 60047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swim Events
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SUMMARY:ALS Research: Developments Past\, Recent and Future - February 10 - 3:00pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Barrington’s White House in Barrington\, Illinois for a panel discussion by world-leading Chicago area physicians and scientists on Sunday\, February 10\, 3:00pm – 4:30pm. \nREGISTER HERE!  \nPhysicians from Northwestern University and University of Illinois at Chicago are leading the world in cutting-edge research to find a cure for ALS. Hear from panelists Dr. Hande Ozdinler\, the pioneer of upper motor neurons research; Dr. Richard Silverman\, inventor of pharmaceutical products such as Lyrica; and Dr. Gerardo Morfinia\, who is collaborating with Dr. Ozdinler to harness how neurons receive\, process and transmit information. Moderated by Doug McConnell of “A Long Swim\,” whose family has been personally affected by this devastating disease. \nIt is an exciting time to be involved in ALS research. The pace of discovery is accelerating all the time\, and those discoveries are yielding scientific breakthroughs leading lead to early detection and treatment for patients who have been diagnosed with this horrific disease. \n“This dreadful disease\, which likely touch your orbit\, will be explained\, reviewed and amplified by leading medical research authorities from U of C\, U of I\, and NWU Medical Center.” Moderator Douglas McConnell \nBarrington area citizens and donors have played a vital role in this progress. In addition to their generous contributions to A Long Swim which is a foundation that funds ALS collaborative research\, Barrington people have selflessly supported Bob Lee’s Ride for Three Reasons\, the Les Turner ALS Foundation\, ALS Association and other ALS nonprofits. Thanks to them and the donations that supported ALS during the worldwide phenomenon of the Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014\, ALS research around the globe is better funded than any time in history.  Chicago is a world-class collaboration of ALS research\, setting the trend for ALS research among scientists around the world. \n  \nPanelists \n\nDr. Hande Ozdinler\, a tenured Ph.D leading the Ozdinler Lab at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University\, who has pioneered research of upper motor neurons as they relate to ALS. \nDr. Richard Silverman\, Patrick G. Ryan/Aon Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University\, who is a drug chemist. Dr. Silverman is credited with inventing a number of successful pharmaceutical products\, including Lyrica. \nDr. Gerardo Morfini\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology\, College of Medicine\, University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Morfini has collaborated closely with Dr. Ozdinler on various projects to understand the unique ability of neurons to receive\, process\, and transmit information. \n\nModerator – Doug McConnell\, an investment banker and founder of A Long Swim\, a nonprofit that uses open water marathon swimming to raise awareness and funds for ALS research. McConnell has raised over $500\,000 for ALS research by swimming the English Channel\, Circumventing the Island of Manhattan and swimming the Catalina Channel\, earning the honor of open water swimming’s triple crown. \nThis event features a reception and cash bar. \nREGISTER HERE! 
URL:https://alongswim.org/event/als-research-developments-past-recent-and-future-february-10-300pm/
LOCATION:Barrington’s White House\, 145 West Main Street\, Barrington\, IL\, 60010\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Long Swim - Three Oaks Crystal Lake
DESCRIPTION:A Long Swim – Three Oaks Crystal Lake – Open Water Swim Event – 1\,500 meters\, 1.2 miles\, 2.4 miles \nA Long Swim is a series of open water swimming events benefiting ALS research (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Led by English Channel Swimmer\, Doug McConnell\, these swims are designed for triathletes and open water swimmers and are professionally timed. Each swimmer has an opportunity to fundraise and earn a package to waive their registration fee and earn triathelon and open water swimming gear\, including wet suits\, on course goggles and transition bags. \nThree Oaks\, in Crystal Lake\, Illinois is a reservoir surrounded by beautiful stone with pristine water. The course is professionally timed for distances of 1\,500 meters\, 1.2 miles and 2.4 miles.  This is the perfect opportunity for triathletes and open water swimmers to gauge their training under race conditions. Registration for this swim is $70-90. \n \nEnter peer-to-peer fundraising campaign for A Long Swim and earn Roka Wetsuits\, OnCourse Goggles\, BlueSeventy Triathlon Transition Bags and free registration here! 
URL:https://alongswim.org/event/a-long-swim-three-oaks-crystal-lake/
LOCATION:Three Oaks Recreational Area\, 5517 Northwest Highway\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swim Events
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