Inspired by his passions for swimming
and helping children, Ron Mario, DO,
Associate Chairman of Pediatrics at
Winthrop, wanted to come up with a
way to connect these passions to an
activity that would enhance the growth
of Winthrop’s Department of Pediatrics,
raise funds, and get children involved in
service to their community. With these
goals in mind, Dr.
Marino conceptualized
an event where
swimmers of all ages
and skill levels could
come together on a
Sunday morning each
spring to enjoy swimming
laps while
raising funds for a
worthy cause. Now,
more than a decade
later, with the support
of various Hospital Departments and
the community, this highly anticipated
annual event has garnered a total of
nearly $210,000 to benefit the Child
Life Program at Winthrop.
“I love the idea that children are
able to participate in a healthy activity
while raising funds for a worthy cause,”
said Dr. Marino.
Each year, the Swim-a-thon, which
takes places at Hofstra University’s Swim
Center, is enhanced by an outpouring of
support from the community – from
local vendors and bands who provide face
painting, arts and crafts,
and entertainment, to
massage therapists, swim
coaches, and yoga
instructors who donate
their time and services
to this terrific familycentered
event.
Instrumental to the success of
this year’s event, which raised close to
$40,000, was support from various
sponsors including Saf-T-Swim Inc.,
who were active partners with Dr.
Marino, promoting the event in their
facilities and encouraging members of
the community to register and donate.
“We are deeply appreciative of the
community’s ongoing support which has
benefitted countless pediatric patients at
Winthrop,” said Dr. Marino.
For more information about
Winthrop’s Annual Swim-a-thon or
volunteer opportunities, call
1-866-WINTHROP.
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Winthrop Physician Inspires
Young Students
Winthrop physician
Richard I. Roberts, MD,
Ob/Gyn in Great Neck,
NY, recently participated
in the “Guess Who’s
Coming to Read” Program
at Munsey Park Elementary
School in Manhasset. The
program, which is designed
to encourage children to
read on a daily basis, features
mystery guests from
varied and interesting careers reading aloud to students and stressing how important
reading is in all aspects of life.
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Vol. 22, No. 2
Summer 2012
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