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Kids Helping Kids: 38th Annual Firestone Swim Marathon

It’s time to make waves for a great cause! 💚💛

The Firestone Swim Team’s 38th Annual Swim Marathon is back on November 7, supporting Akron Children’s Hospital! Our Kids Helping Kids tradition brings swimmers together to make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

For 38 years, Firestone swimmers have come together to turn laps into a lasting impact. Every lap swum and every dollar raised helps support the incredible work of Akron Children’s Hospital.

We’re proud to continue this tradition and grateful to everyone who has supported our swimmers over the years. Whether you’re a current swim family, a proud alum, or a community supporter, you can help make this year’s marathon a success!

📅 Date: November 7
⏰ Time: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
📍 Location: Firestone High Natatorium

Thank you for supporting Firestone Swimming and helping us make a difference for kids who need it most. Together, we’re keeping the spirit of Kids Helping Kids alive!

💚💛DonatE TO THE 38th ANNUAL KIDS HELPING KIDS SWIM MARATHON💚💛

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Meet Your 2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team!

2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team Captains
Sarah Schueler, Kate Davis, Jane Barr, Matt Cymerman

2025-2026 Firestone Women’s Swim Team
(top row) Sarah Schueler, Kate Davis, Jane Barr, Stella Oliverio, Avery Crabtree, Soraya Rajabu, Rose Hollister
(bottom row) Ava Law, Eleanor Moore, Abby Young, Mia Navarro, Kyra Wyatt, Miranda Cranendonk, Ketsy Cotacachi

2025-2026 Firestone Men’s Swim Team
(top row) George Marshall, Matt Cymerman, V Merritt
(bottom row) Demetrius Donatelli, Hunter Wyatt, Landon Wallace, Carter Young, Aizen Henry

2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team Coaches
Carl Shallenberger, Cindy Dial, Erin Crabtree

2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team Seniors

  • Avery Crabtree
  • Jane Barr
  • Kate Davis
  • Matt Cymerman
  • Sarah Schueler
  • Soraya Rajabu

2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team Juniors

  • Abby Young
  • George Marshall
  • Ketsy Cotacochi
  • Kyra Wyatt
  • V Merritt

2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team Sophomores

  • Carter Young
  • Landon Wallace
  • Miranda Cranendonk
  • Rose Hollister

2025-2026 Firestone Swim Team Freshmen

  • Aizen Henry
  • Ava Law
  • Demetrius Donatelli
  • Eleanor Moore
  • Hunter Wyatt
  • Mia Navarro
  • Stella Oliverio
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37th Annual Kids Helping Kids Swim Marathon 🏊‍♀️

🌊 Firestone Swimming Presents: 37th Annual Kids Helping Kids Swim Marathon 🏊‍♀️

📅 Saturday, November 1st | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Firestone High School Natatorium

For nearly four decades, Firestone Swimming has proudly supported Akron Children’s Hospital through our Kids Helping Kids Swim Marathon. Since 1989, our swimmers have raised over $208,000 to help fund vital hospital projects like:

  • Renovations for patient treatment and pre-op rooms
  • Equipment for the Pediatric Orthopedic and Cardiology units
  • The in-patient rehabilitation center and outpatient rehab clinic
  • A tutoring program for oncology patients

This year’s marathon continues our commitment to the 2nd year of a five-year, $25,000 pledge supporting tutoring for children undergoing cancer treatment.

💧 How You Can Help:

  • Sponsor a swimmer with a flat donation or per-lap pledge
  • Share this post and spread the word
  • Come cheer on our swimmers throughout the day!

🔥 Special Hour: Alumni Swim 12:00–1:00 PM
Reconnect, relive your lane days, and show your Firestone pride!

💚💛 Together, we’re proving that kids really can help kids.

👉 Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JZVE9JEGJ3HQ4

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Falcon alums still making waves

WEST AKRON — Current and past members of the Firestone Community Learning Center’s swim team came together for some friendly competition at the school’s natatorium Dec. 23 for the team’s annual Alumni Swim Meet.

Shown below, swimmers take their mark for the 50-meter breaststroke event.

It was a night of team spirit for Firestone senior Sal Pietrosanti, junior Matt Cymerman, Cullen Young from the Class of 2024, Sam Kmet from the Class of 2023 and freshman Carter Young.

From left, Firestone junior Jane Barr; her sister, Elaine Barr; and Nevaeh Johnson, both members of the Class of 2024, take a break during the meet.

Falcon alumni are pictured below gathering on the pool deck after the meet.

*Posted in the West Side Leader, January 02, 2025 edition*