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Olympic Gold Medalist to Make Special Appearance at Swim School
Goldfish Swim School – Birmingham to Host Olympian Ryan Murphy on August 11 After Raising $24,751 for USA Swimming Foundation
WHAT: Ryan Murphy, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and world-record holder, will visit Goldfish Swim School – Birmingham on August 11 after the swim school was named the top fundraiser of Float It Forward, raising $24,751 to benefit the USA Swimming Foundation and its Make A Splash Initiative. The initiative supports lesson providers with grant funding, resources and materials to allow the opportunity for every child across the country to learn to swim.
The school raised funds through silent auctions, community partnerships, donation-based family swim events, membership fee donations, and front desk fishbowls. As the top fundraiser, Goldfish Swim School – Birmingham was gifted a $2,500 donation from the franchise office to be donated to the school’s charity of choice – Detroit Swims. As part of their prize, the school is also receiving this special meet and greet opportunity with Ryan Murphy.
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- Chris McCuiston, CEO, Co-Founder, and owner of Goldfish Swim School – Birmingham
- Jenny McCuiston, Co-Founder, and owner of Goldfish Swim School – Birmingham
- Ryan Murphy, Three-time Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist. He has emerged as the world’s best backstroker and reigning U.S. Male Swimmer of the Year.
Media Contact: Kelly McNamara, Fishman PR, 847-945-1300 or kmcnamara@fishmanpr.com