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An Unlikely Friendship That Thrives In Spite Of Challenges

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Rebecca Alexander

Rebecca Alexander

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and Caroline Kaczor

and Caroline Kaczor

an East Hampton High School graduate

an East Hampton High School graduate

have developed a decade-long friendship. They completed a swim from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco

have developed a decade-long friendship. They completed a swim from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco

with Ms. Koczar helping to lead Ms. Alexander

with Ms. Koczar helping to lead Ms. Alexander

who has Usher's Syndrome

who has Usher's Syndrome

a genetic disorder that leads to deafness and blindness over time.

a genetic disorder that leads to deafness and blindness over time.

authorCailin Riley on Aug 10, 2018
It is a notoriously difficult and challenging open-water swim: Alcatraz Island to San Francisco’s Aquatic Park, 1.5 miles of ocean water with strong currents, frigid temperatures, and plenty of marine... more

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