Kiwanis Supports Swimmer Scholars

Weston Kiwanis supported the 2025 Trident Swimmer Scholar Program with a $500 donation, President Harry Spencer announced, noting the great success of the Trident Swim Foundation in helping youth and recognizing the AMAZING contributions of Weston Kiwanian Phyllis Gary to the club’s success.

Trident Swim Foundation founder Kristin Gary, in acknowledging our donation, wrote:

Dear Harry and Team Kiwanis,

Thank you so very much for your generosity and support of Trident. And even more so—thank you for recognizing my mother’s lifelong contributions to making the town of Weston a better place—from her work at Weston EMS, to Norfield Church, and now Kiwanis. She is indefatigable!

Best of luck in your Reservoir Run—it looks like you will have perfect conditions for a GREAT race!

Again, many thanks and sending our best wishes from Team Trident,
Kristin

Kristin Gary

The Great Relay is the biggest, longest pool-based relay competition in the United States. Teams of eight or more swimmers see how fast they can finish 5000 yards or meters. There are many different types of teams that can compete to be ranked and receive national recognition: different ages, types of swim teams (summer league, high school, club, etc.), pool lengths, and more.

The Great Relay is critical to helping the Trident Swim Foundation fund and support its inner-city Swimmer Scholar program. The Great Relay encourages fun competition in swimming and raises awareness of the need for better access to swim lessons, competitive swim teams, and academic support in inner cities.

The 2025 Great Relay New York was held the day before our Reservoir Run, on Saturday, October 25th, at the Columbia University Dodge Fitness Center Uris Pool.

Kristin Gary is a founder of Trident Swim Foundation and the daughter of Weston Kiwanian Phyllis Gary. Weston Kiwanian Rev. Dr. Bernard R. Wilson is a member of the TSF board.

Photographs contributed by Kristin Gary.