Last year’s Swim a Mile for Hospice group.

HANNAWA FALLS -- The “Swim a Mile for Hospice” event will be Aug. 3 at 8 a.m. in Postwood Park beach.

Swimmers will be grouped by ability and will complete the mile course at their own pace. “Safety is our top concern,” said event organizer Brad Catling. “We will have a fleet of kayaks, motorboats, lifeguards and official safety personnel on hand to make sure everyone is safe and has a great time.”

Each swimmer is asked to raise at least $100 for Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. Youth swimmers age 14 to 17 are asked to raise $50. This includes the $25 registration fee.

Swimmers, boaters and other volunteers will enjoy a light breakfast and will receive a tee shirt for their participation.

Last year’s event brought together over 80 recreational swimmers.

The school whose students raise the most money will receive a trophy to display until next year’s event. The name of the winning school is etched on the trophy. For the last two years, the winner was Potsdam Central School.

To register visit www.swimamileforhospice.org or call 265-3105.