WHOSwim 4 the Reef and the City of Austin invite the public.
WHATA celebration and thank you to Austin media and general public who have supported the efforts of Swim 4 the Reef, Paul Ellis's Yucatan swim, and the protection of the world's Coral Reefs as well as a commitment to clean water quality, locally as well as globally. Guerro's is generously donating food for the event.
WHENWednesday, Sept. 29, 6 to 9 p.m.
WHERE Plaza Saltillo, 412 Comal Street
WHYSwim 4 the Reef is a not-for-profit organization committed to bringing global attention to the plight of the world's coral reefs. In early August, Paul Ellis, 61-year-old grandfather and former Marine helicopter pilot, completed a momentous swim from Cozumel to Cancun, 40 miles, to call worldwide attention to this global problem. More than 250,000 hits were recorded at swim4thereef.com during the swim, thus creating greater awareness of coral reefs and their deterioration. For more information visit www.swim4thereef.com.
INVITED GUESTSGov. Rick Perry, Mayor Will Wynn, Austin City Counsel, LCRA officials.
ENTERTAINMENT Video of 40-mile Yucatan swim and music by Kitty Scott and the Trio San Antonio
SPEAKERS Paul Ellis will recognize state and city officials, Sierra Club, Barton Springs Alliance.
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