Since 2011, David’s Old Silver Swim has raised money for Compassionate Care ALS, a nonprofit organization that supports people diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), their families and communities as they navigate the complexities, both physical and emotional, associated with the disease. The swim honors David Garber, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2009.

This year, the 12th Annual David’s Old Silver Swim brought 231 swimmers, ages 7 to 97, to North Falmouth, Cape Cod from across the country. In the clear warm waters of Buzzards Bay, swimmers completed either a 2-loop, 1-mile swim; a 1-loop, 0.5-mile swim; or a non-competitive 1-loop 0.5 mile swim. Timothy Johnson, of Brewster, MA, finished first in the 1 mile swim with a time of 23:58. Maya Reynoso Williams, of Somerville, MA, finished first for women in the 1 mile with a time of 25:21. Samuel Raynor, of Bourne, MA and Annie Pfeufer of East Falmouth, MA took 1st and 2nd in the .5 mile. More results here.

Details from David’s Old Silver Swim for next years swim:

What: Our 13th annual open ocean swim along the beautiful shoreline of Old Silver Beach, in North Falmouth, Cape Cod. Join us in the clear warm waters of Buzzards Bay for our 12th annual charity swim. Choose either a 2-loop, 1-mile swim; a 1-loop, 0.5-mile swim; or a non-competitive 1-loop 0.5 mile swim. Chip timing will be provided by RaceWire.

Where: The Sea Crest Beach Hotel, 350 Quaker Rd., North Falmouth, MA, 02556

When: Saturday, August 12th, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Why: To raise money for Compassionate Care ALS in honor of David Garber, and others living with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).  David is a life long Falmouth resident, Dentist, former Falmouth Life Guard, and avid swimmer.  Until his ALS diagnosis, David swam every day – year round from his home on Buzzards Bay.  To honor his love for swimming and to support the care givers that provide critical support to ALS patients, a group of friends and family began the David’s Old Silver Swim 12 years ago.  To date we have raised nearly $1M with all proceeds going to Compassionate Care ALS, an organization that provides a unique of services and support for ALS patients Home - Compassionate Care ALS (ccals.org)