The mission of the Cynthia Earley Educational Foundation
(CEEF) is to support the student athlete in the community as the scholarship
partner to the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim (GCBS). Celebrating its 10 year,
the Foundation has awarded over $13,000 in scholarships to students who
are active in their communities, fundraising for the 1 mile or 4.4 mile
swim race. The foundation provides tuition assistance payable to the winner’s
current school, college, university, or vocational training.
2009
- Erin Luley
2008
- Lisa Hertz
2007 - Erin Luley
2006 - Michael Allen
2005 - Ally St. Claire
2004 - David Collier
2003 - Ashley Green
2002 - Ashley Green
2001 - Adrianne
Glasgow
2000 - Carly Plantully
1999 - Ashley Mathews
Founded on June 13, 1982 by then Towson University student athlete, Brian Joseph Earley, as a tribute to his father who suffered from diabetes, the 4.4 mile Great Chesapeake Bay Swim is a Maryland tradition and one of the most sought after open water swims in the United States. Under the leadership of Charles Nabit, Race Director since 1992, the event has raised over $1.5 million for the Maryland Chapter of the March of Dimes and other GCBS charities. In addition to raising money, it raises public awareness of the charitable causes, which it supports, and instills tremendous feelings of empowerment among participants. For many, the swim is a life–changing experience. The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim is truly in a class by itself. For more information, please see www.bayswim.com.