LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A gaggle of Mid-Michiganders have a giant journey forward of them as they appear to swim the size of the Mackinac Bridge, not solely only for enjoyable however to help first responders.
The Mackinac Bridge Swim is a non-profit group that focuses on giving again to the group. The group met Sunday on the Mason Aquatic Middle to swim laps, making ready to swim throughout the Straits of Mackinac. The group will make the 4.5-mile swim this summer time.
Government Director Eric Hansen says final 12 months’s occasion raised just below $60,000. He needs the group to lift over $100,000 this 12 months.
The group additionally holds occasions at totally different swimming pools throughout Michigan, donating all funds on to first responders.
“Their budgets are stretched really thin up there…our additional funding helps them out in so many ways,” mentioned Hansen.
Hansen’s need to help first responders impressed him to create the fundraiser.
“Oh, I love it. You have to have purpose…our first responders need our help, just as much as we need theirs,” mentioned Hansen.
The group additionally donates meals to individuals in want throughout the group. On Sunday, they donated meals to the Mason Meals Financial institution.
