May Update

24 HOUR SWIM A THON

Who in their right mind would swim for 24 hours? That’s what LBD Head Coach, Heidi Walker’s trainer, Jack Powless, thought when she asked him to help her get in shape for this unusual feat. While Heidi was already in great shape from competing in local triathalons, she only had 6 weeks to prepare both mentally and physically for her marathon in the Del Oro pool. Heidi started swimming at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 21 and finished at 8 a.m. the next day. She swam 2,039 laps, which equates to 50,975 yards or 28.55 miles! Thank you to all the swimmers who jumped in with Heidi to keep her going both day and night and who brought in pledges that made the 24-Hour Swim A Thon a success! Thanks also go to our amazing Junior Council that helped to organize and run the event AND swim! We netted over $16,000 and earned media attention from Good Day Sacramento, Fox 40, and Wave Broadband. Stay tuned for the video that is being produced and will hopefully gain nationwide attention for our cause. Special thanks to our generous sponsors: Nationwide Insurance, Golden Eagle Automotive, Von Housen Mercedes Benz, Eastbay Athletic Wear, d&D Logowear, West Coast Swim Shop, Pasta Pomodoro, Loomis Starbucks, Cater Galante Orthodontists, and 4 GR8 Tee’s.

CASINO NIGHT

The second annual Casino Night was held Friday, May 4. New additions included a silent auction and a wine bottle ring toss. While the official results are still being tabulated, it looks like the event earned between $15,000 and $16,000. A HUGE thank you to the Casino Night co-chairs, Lindi Callahan and Margie Mower, and the whole hard working committee! Special thanks to our event sponsors: Nationwide Insurance, Loomis Basin Dolphins, Johnson & Co., CPAs Frank M. Booth Design Build,The Baker Family, Shelley’s Smart Shopper, TSD Engineering, DPR Construction, KSJ Electrical Construction, Sacramento Truck Center, Golden State Tree Care, Magnussen's Auburn Toyota, Loomis Chiropractic, Michael Hardy, CFP/UBS Financial Services, and The Oien-Wilson Family. Thank you also to our many auction and raffle donors, and food and beverage sponsors.

LARGE DONATIONS

Last fall, Tony Toohey of Magnussen’s Auburn Toyota donated $10,000 which was matched twice—by both Toyota and the Sacramento New Car Dealers Association—for a total donation of $30,000. Well, Tony has done it again! With the same matches, the pool fund just went up another $25,000. If you are thinking of buying a new car, please give Tony at call toll free at (888) 730-8694. Find out if YOUR employer is part of a matching gift program and make a donation today!

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS

$ Sign up a foursome today for the upcoming Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 3 at Indian Creek Golf Course. Details attached in a separate attachment.

$ Eat at Pasta Pomodoro ANY day of the week at 3984 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville and don’t forget to mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center to your server and they will donate 20% of your tab.

$ Give Ben Lauer at Nationwide Insurance a call or send an email to get a quote on your insurance. With each new policy he will donate $100 in your name to the Del Oro Aquatic Center. Contact: Ben Lauer 916-200-5529 or lauerb1@nationwide.com.

$ Golden Eagle Automotive will donate 5% on any major repair. Ask for Rob Koya. 3590 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA 95650 (916) 652-1100.