PRIVATE SWIM CLUB
Dear Parklawn Family,
My name is Catrina Tangchittsumran and my family joined the Parklawn community in 2017. You may also know my friends, the Kulman family – parents Ali and Dave and their sons, Eli (age 8) and Jacob (age 5). The Kulmans have been members at Parklawn for the past few years, and in pre-COVID days could often be found sharing toys and snacks and making friends with everyone around them. What you may not know is that both brothers have a rare genetic condition called IPEX Syndrome. Both Eli and Jacob are in need of life-saving bone marrow transplants, which they are scheduled to receive later this fall. Here is a link to a brief video with more information about the Kulman family’s journey.
The Kulman family has partnered with the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA), for assistance and I am honored that they have asked me to serve as the Community Coordinator for their COTA Campaign. COTA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that helps children and young adults who need a life-saving transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support. 100% of each contribution made to COTA in honor of Eli & Jacob will assist with a lifetime of transplant-related expenses. COTA’s services are provided free of charge, and gifts to COTA are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
There are many ways that you can support our COTA Campaign in honor of Eli and Jacob:
1) Visit our campaign website at www.COTAforEandJ.com to learn more about Eli & Jacob and to donate to our campaign
2) Like/follow us on social media to help spread the word: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and subscribe to updates from our COTA campaign website.
3) Join us at Parklawn Pool THIS SATURDAY, September 19 (World Marrow Donor Day) between 10:30am to 3:00pm for a fundraiser with the Kona Ice Truck. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Children’s Organ Transplant Association in honor of Eli & Jacob.
4) Check our Events page regularly for new fundraiser events. We are currently running a t-shirt/wristband fundraiser (through September 28) and have Bingo Night and Fall Mini-Portrait Session fundraisers scheduled too!
Thank you for rallying around Eli and Jacob and the entire Kulman family during this difficult time. If you have any questions, or want to know other ways you can help, please contact me at COTAforEandJ@gmail.com
Sincerely,
~CHTS
Catrina Tangchittsumran
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6011 Crater Place Alexandria, VA 22312
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POOL FEATURES
25-Meter Z-Shaped Pool
Baby Pool
Diving Well
Swim Team
Dive Team
*Snack Bar
*Available Party Area
*Basketball Court
*Children’s Play Area
*Grilling Area
*availability to be determined
POOL HOURS
Open Until September 20, 2020
Weekdays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Parklawn T-shirt and Mask Fundraiser
Hello Members, We have an update on the masks for the fundraiser we want to share with you. There is supposed to be a black and white version of the mask available and Custom Ink is fixing that at this time. Also, they were supposed to be $15 per mask (not $20). This too has been fixed now and those of you who had previously ordered the $20 masks, your current mask order has been canceled and you will need to reorder just the mask. We have 6 T-shirt designs and sizes (https://www.customink.com/fundraising/parklawn-recreation-association?utm_campaign=desktop-post-launch-v3&utm_content=parklawn-recreation-association&utm_medium=messaging&utm_source=email) as well as cool black or white facemasks with our [...]
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All If you receive this email you expressed interest in participating in the Parklawn Pool Dive Team Training this summer. Our swim team is already practicing mornings at the pool from 7:45-11 a.m. We will use their existing management process as well for Dive Team as described below. Please review the pool use video as well as see the welcome letter from our coach Tom Blakeman. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 1) What time? – Practice would be for 1 hour 8-9, 9-10 or 10-11. 15 minutes of that hour is for transition from the pool [...]
Opening Plans
All: Thanks for your patience. The Board of Directors worked hard to put together the opening plan below for the pool. Please review the Parklawn Pool Opening Plan – 2020 and use the reservation link sent to you via email. Please email with questions or notifications if you do not plan to use the pool this season. Regards, Dave Galway Parklawn Pool President Parklawn Membership Chairman Parklawn Pool Opening Plan – 2020 Parklawn Pool is excited to reopen! The BOD developed the following guidelines with the desire to see as many members enjoy the pool as possible while also remaining [...]
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Come on down and support a good cause!! (Truck accepts credit cards, cash preferred for donations)
Assistance Needed: Great news...it includes Frozen Treats!!!
By participating you can really help a Parklawn Pool family whose children both need Bone Marrow Transplants:
Join us at Parklawn Pool THIS SATURDAY, September 19 (World Marrow Donor Day) between 10:30am to 3:00pm for a fundraiser with the Kona Ice Truck. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Children's Organ Transplant Association in honor of Eli & Jacob.
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Come one, come all!!!
For the final week of the Parklawn Masters Swim session, there is a massive challenge with prizes. All swimmers are highly encouraged to participate.
Prizes will go to each Masters swimmer that sets a Masters swim distance personal best. For example, Bob N, needs to swim 73 pool lengths (1825 meters) to set his personal best. Steve probably needs to swim more than 64 lengths (with or without fins).
While Lifeguard extraordinaire, Grant Pettrie, has many, many prizes, he is requesting that participants please consider bringing a “gag white elephant “ prize to be awarded to others. Edible or drinkable prizes are encouraged.
Prizes can be earned Monday, Wednesday, or Friday this final week of the Masters season.
Let us know if you need to know how to sign up!!
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