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    Arlington, VA teen Michael Allen re-discovers the water through the 06’ CEEF Scholarship

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    The CEEF Newsletter returns to your mailbox with stories of courageous student athletes who are active in their communities.

    In its 7th year, the Cynthia Earley Educational Foundation awards educational scholarships at The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim(GCBS) held just outside of Annapolis, MD every June.

    The non-profit organization has recognized a dozen students at this event since 1999 and has awarded over $7,000 to be used for the college or trade school of their choice. The CEEF Scholarship awards $1,000 to the student who has raised the most for the GCBS Charities and participated in the 4.4 or 1 mile swims.

    Michael Allen, a 17-year-old high school junior from Arlington, VA was ready to put swimming on the shelf after training and competing as a student since the age of nine. “When I finished my last meet in March, I took a break and began debating on whether to continue swimming. Despite some failures I have had competing, I decided I would continue to get up in the morning to train for the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim”.

    Finishing 40th overall from over 630 entrants, he held a 24-minute pace per mile for 4.4 miles. “My mom drove me every morning to practice and made sure I got to school pretty much on time. It was an exhausting year of swimming, school, homework, and sleeping. I was forced to make use of all my spare time in school to get my work done.”

    Michael trained at the Arlington Athletic Club, but began to favor open water swimming in 2003 when he entered a 2K race at Pohick Bay, VA. “I finally realized that my passion lay with open water swimming and began focusing on long distance freestyle”.

    		  

    Raising over $600 for Bay Swim Charities, Michael Allen accepts the CEEF Scholarship Award. L to R: Brian Earley, Michael Allen, Chuck Nabit, Darren Earley.

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    “I Know How Fortunate I am to Be Able to Compete"

    One of the goals of the Foundation is to inspire young people to give back to their community. The entrance fee alone for the GCBS is several hundred dollars, but to win this scholarship, you must do more than the minimum.

    Michael depended on an inner circle of teammates and family to compete for the scholarship this year. “To fundraise, I looked to my family and friends and most especially, the members of the Arlington Forest Swim Team. I sent an email out to my team about sponsorship and my mom said she would match any donations from my team. My dad also contributed to my fundraising”.

    This was Michael’s second time in the GCBS but the first time he fundraised to win the CEEF Award. "Last year, I thought that the GCBS was just another race for athletes taking the next step. However, after meeting your family last year at the

     
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    CEEF Award ceremonies, I realized that the GCBS is my opportunity to give back to the community. I know how fortunate I am to be able to compete”.

    2005 CEEF scholarship winner and Bucknell Freshman, Ally St. Claire was active again this year. Finishing close behind Michael in fundraising, Ally also finished second overall for women in the 4.4 mile swim race.


    A Special Thank You To CEEF Contributors


    Preparing a young person for their future is no easy path. CEEF contributors take credit for helping the scholarship winners finish their education goals. Why not count yourself as contributor? Thank you to the following people for their generous and thoughtful contributions 1999:

    Derek Bruce
    Ellen Perry Bell
    Steven and Rita Burks
    Alan and Laurel Burks
    Margie Burks
    Margaret “Meg” Davis
    Edward Casey
    Patty and Len Carter
    C. Bradshaw Davis
    Dan Earley
    Darren and Betsy Earley
    Michael and Debbie Earley
    Tim and Mary Ellen Earley
    Dr. Sid Files
    Cameron and Bill Hardy
    Martha Harris
    Grant Hogan
    Mary Hogan
    Allen and Ann Hubbard
    William H. Hicks, III
    Maxine & Michele Irish

     

    		  

    Monica Lamb
    Natalie and James McKnight
    Patrick and Tanya McGrath
    Rachel McGrath
    Elien and Ron Melton
    Alan and Cecily Merman
    Patty Mortweet
    Shawn Miskinis
    Freddy Palacios
    Michael and Ruthann Perry
    Martha Wingrat
    Dave and Cathy Reynolds
    Andrea Reynolds
    Pete and Bobbie Reichwein
    Raymond and Jean Riordon
    Rick and Megan Earley Slifka
    Jo A. Schneeberger
    Laura Sjoberg
    Sheila and Al Traylor
    Jeffrey and Charlotte Trudick
    Louis Tommasino. CPA
    John and Carol Winterson
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    Join us in Annapolis MD. for the 8th annual CEEF scholarship presentation and the 25th year of the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim. We are asking for you to support this valuable scholarship. Please consider a tax deductable donation payable to:

    Cynthia Earley Educational Foundation
    4405 Caminito Cristalino
    San Diego, CA 92117-3615


    Corporate ID: 2254889 For more information about Cynthia Earley, the GCBS, and the CEEF scholarships, visit the CEEF website.

    For contact information:
    E-Mail: BEarley1@san.rr.com
    www.CEEF1.org

    Thank You From The Foundation!