The King Farm Swim Team Board would like to thank the swimmers, parents, coaches, and spectators who participated in Mattie's Heartsong Swim. There were over 50 swimmers, who swam over 5000 laps, and raised approximately $15,000. It was a beautiful day and a fabulous event for the swimmers and the community. Channel 7 News covered the swim-a-thon.

From the Channel 7 Website:
"Dozens Take the Plunge to Raise Funds for Memorial
Rockville, Md. - Wednesday July 04, 2007 5:12 pm

Dozens took the plunge in Rockville Wednesday to raise $15,000 in funds for a memorial in honor of Mattie Stepanek.

The King Farm Swim Team swam for two hours and 5,000 laps to raise money for a memorial statue to go in the new 26-acre city park named after the 13-year-old boy who won the hearts of millions with his spunk, spirit and best selling books of poetry.

Stepanek was made famous after being featured on Oprah and became a face of muscular dystrophy.

During his funeral, three years ago, his hero, President Jimmy Carter delivered his eulogy. The new park in Rockville, will feature sport facilities, a playground and a dog park."

Click the link below to view the news clip (covered by WJLA's Greta Kreuz) of the event from WJLA's website (the local ABC station).

http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0707/436632.html