Swimming Toward a Cure

By Growing Bolder

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Rob Butcher, the outgoing Executive Director of U.S. Masters Swimming, has been named the winner of the Growing Bolder Inspiration Award at the 2015 Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic.

Rob is leaving behind an impressive track record of success as he becomes the President and CEO of Swim Across America — the nation’s #1 swimming-related non-profit raising money for cancer research, prevention and treatment. His reason for leaving an organization and mission he loves is deeply personal. He reflects on the loss of his mother to cancer and shares his Growing Bolder Takeaway for living a life of service, passion and purpose.

More Information:
http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/
https://www.usms.org/

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