Xavier swim teams raise almost $19K for mental health awareness

In September, the Xavier swim and dive team completed 100-yard relays to show their visible support for those facing mental health challenges. Photo by Eric Caraig Mental health challenges affect millions of Americans. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than1 in 5 U.S. adults live with mental illness. Recognizing the growing need for support, Xavier alum Kelly Scott partnered with Valleywise Health in 2020 to establish Swim for the Light, an annual student-led campaign dedicated to addressing challenges facing young people.Now in its seventh year and currently led by Xavier seniors Ashley Gilcrest and Emily Horst, Swim for the Light aims to raise awareness and provide resources for behavioral health programs for teens and young adults at Valleywise Health. Throughout the campaign, the Xavier Swim and Dive Team has worked toward reaching a collective fundraising goal of $15,000 through online donations and their individual fundraising pages on Give Lively.

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