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research, prevention, and treatment. It does so by hosting charity swims and donating the proceeds to a hospital. Since its founding, SAA has granted over $ 100 million to fund cancer research and clinical trials. More than 100,000 donations a year are made to support participants in Swim Across
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Over 100 Olympians have attended Swim Across
America swims and special events generating awareness and raising donations for our beneficiaries. SAA has attracted the involvement of many Olympic swimmers including
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America's mission is to raise money and awareness for cancer research, prevention, and treatment through swimming-related events. The Swim Across America tagline is "Making Waves to Fight Cancer."
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It is important donors know that our grant agreement requires 100% of SAA grants be applied to approved projects and not other things such as overhead and buildings.
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