2024 Alcatraz Swim for Sight a Splashing Success!

THANK YOU to those who participated and supported us on Sunday, October 6 for the Alcatraz Swim for Sight at Aquatic Park.

There were 47 swimmers who braved the cold waters to swim from Alcatraz back to Aquatic Park. Special thanks to friends and family who gathered to cheer on the swimmers and help raise money for vision research; and, to all those who volunteered to help the event run smoothly. Special thanks to the San Francisco Police who allowed us to use their boat for this year’s swim.

The goal for this year’s event was at least $150,000. To date the event has raised $182,000 (with 484 donations). These dollars will continue to move research forward to eliminate blindness worldwide and create a world for all to see.

This year’s event was co-chaired by Ari and Noah Hirson. The Edward Charles Foundation administered the event. Proceeds will go to the All May See Foundation to support UCSF Ophthalmology faculty research.

Photos from this year’s swim

Thank you to our photographers (featured in the gallery above):

• Deborah Chesky
• Cayce Clifford
• Mandy Tachiki

Past Swim for Sight Events
Since the event’s inception, over $1 million was generated for the All May See Foundation to support Ophthalmology faculty research in search of new treatments and cures for blindness. The event was founded by All May See Foundation Board members Lorie and Ron Hirson. We are so thrilled that their teenaged sons are continuing the tradition and running this exciting event. For additional event details visit – https://www.alcatrazswimforsight.org/

Make a gift today!
There is still time to make a donation to support this event – please visit – https://give.alcatrazswimforsight.org/event/alcatraz-swim-for-sight-2024/e538197 

2024 Event Co-Chairs

Contact the co-chairs via email:

• Ari Hirson – arihirson@gmail.com
• Noah Hirson – nhirson@gmail.com