To benefit POST, the Lake Lytal Masters Swim Team will raise awareness and financial support at their 6 th Annual 12-Hour Swim on August 16 th. POST, (the Pediatric Oncology Support Team) of the Child Life Institute in West Palm Beach helps children and their families deal with the impact of diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

The event will take place at the Lake Lytal Park's swimming pool in West Palm Beach. For 12 continuous hours, 35 members of the Lake Lytal Masters Swim Team will swim laps in relay style starting at 7 a.m. Of notable mention is the Master's Swim Team's oldest member, 82 year-old Dr. James (Jim) Lea, who will be the first swimmer of the relay event. While Dr. Lea, a Navy Captain and physician, served in the Philippines during World War II and the Vietnam War, throughout his professional career he has been keenly aware of the needs of those with cancer. In an interview at the Child Life office, Dr. Lea came dressed in his naval attire and decorated with more awards than he had time to explain; Jim noted that he specialized in hematology and oncology and when the opportunity to help kids with cancer in our community came along he naturally jumped or as he said "swam" on board.

Jim's trainer, Ken "Coach" Nemet, a 72-year old car enthusiast has been Lake Lytal's Swim Masters coach for over 18 years. Coach Nemet heard about POST through an article his wife had read about children with cancer. Ken decided he could use his love of swimming along with his passion for coaching to raise funds to aid the cause. After his first attempt raising funds for POST proved so successful he decided to make the swim an annual event. "I am hopeful we will do better than we did last year when we raised over $16,000 and I encourage new swimmers to join us so they too can contribute to our 12-Hour Swim Event," said Coach Nemet. When asked what the requirements were, Coach Nemet shouted "just show up and be a part of this great event as 100% of the proceeds from the swim raises support for children and families assisted by POST all of whom live in southeast Florida."

During its ten years, POST of the Child Life Institute, has served over 450 children with cancer and their families. POST is the only comprehensive pediatric oncology psychosocial support program in Southeast Florida. For more information about POST and the work of the Child Life Institute call 561-340-4068.

For more information about the Masters Swim Team and how you can support the 2008 Lake Lytal Swim Masters call Coach Nemet at Cell 561-629-2023 or email lytalmasters@aol.com. To make an online donation visit www.active.com/donate/2008post.