NARRAGANSETT, R.I. —The Bryant University Swimming and Diving team gathered up with Swim Across America, a national non-profit dedicated to raising money for cancer research, last Saturday.

Bryant raised an outstanding $22,355, earning second place overall among all participating teams in total funds raised. Their contribution was part of a larger success story as the event as a whole has currently raised $294,173 to benefit cancer research at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island.

The open-water swim drew participants from across the region, including collegiate programs, survivors, and community supporters.