IRONMAN BROKER DUNCAN ASHLEY LONSDALE JOINS SWIMMER DIANA NYAD IN FUNDRAISING EFFORT
(Photo Above Duncan and Diana at the Nyad Swim for Relief October 8-10, 2013)
At around 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning, ultra distance swimmer Diana Nyad completed her epic 48 hour continuous swim in a custom built pool in the heart of New York City’s Herald Square to help raise $108,000 (and counting) for victims of Hurricane Sandy.
This bigger than life effort marked the one-year anniversary of the devastation that crippled coastal communities and left thousands of families without homes. Donations went to AmeriCares, an organization that has already provided more than $6 million in aid, benefiting more than 450,000 people. P&G brands underwrote all production costs for the event, ensuring all funds raised directly support AmeriCares’ Sandy relief activities. For every dollar raised, AmeriCares will provide $20 in aid for disaster relief.
Lonsdale was chosen among a select group of other swimmers – notable New Yorkers, Broadway stars, TV personalities and athletes who swam in a second lane beside Diana to help her maintain a steady pace and to keep her company. Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte was among the volunteers as “Good Morning America” tracked the event.
“To swim beside Diana was far more moving than I ever imagined” said Lonsdale after the event. “The crowds were chanting and cheering at all hours of the day and night. It made you feel really special to be an ‘extra in her movie.’” You can still show support by clicking here.
“To overcome the unimaginable, even the strongest among us can use a little help.”
– Diana Nyad
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Connect with Duncan by visiting his website here.