For the Media

Women Swimmin’ & Go the Distance for Hospicare has evolved into a community event that will take place between May 4th and Saturday, August 8th, 2026. This year’s goal is to raise over $650,000 to support Hospicare’ s work in our community. Through the generosity of our friends and neighbors, who recognize the importance of our mission, we are able to bring medical expertise and compassionate care to all those in Tompkins and Cortland Counties who are facing the end of life, as well as provide support, comfort and guidance for their family members. The money raised through Go the Distance/Women Swimmin’ also allows Hospicare to provide bereavement services to patients’ family members and others in our community who are grieving a loss.​

• WOMEN SWIMMIN' FOR HOSPICARE – Amazing swimmin' women are invited to join us for a 1.2 mile swim in our beloved Cayuga Lake. 
• GO THE DISTANCE FOR HOSPICARE – Between May 4th and August 8th anyone can participate by doing any activity in support of Hospicare.  Whether you are walkin’, knittin’, bikin’, or pickin’ up trash, we are grateful for your support!

This year’s event co-chairs are Betsy East and Jane Powers.

Media Contact​

Margo Holley
Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist
Hospicare & Palliative Care Services 
Phone: 607. 272.0212 
Fax: 607.277.3785 
mholley@hospicare.org 
womenswimmin.org 
hospicare.org