Alcatraz 2024
FPJ Swim Team takes Alcatraz 2024
Alcatraz Island, known for the notorious federal prison on center of the island, stands today as a symbol of the harsh realities of punitive justice in our society. Each year, the FPJ swim team swims from Alcatraz across the bay to the shores of San Francisco, connecting the remote island to our loved ones awaiting their return. The swim is an annual fundraiser and campaign to raise awareness of the harm of incarceration on our communities.
Sponsoring our swimmers supports FPJ's programs for impacted children and families.
Programs include holiday gifts for children with incarcerated parents; targeted support with daily necessities like groceries, rent assistance, or school supplies; and capacity building for FPJ to organize for abolition. Our community initiatives also include film, painting, and storytelling, all aimed at facilitating safety, growth, and resilience. Our 2024 fundraising goal for the Alcatraz Swim is $50,000.
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Join us on September 7, 2024 at Aquatic Park
Date of Swim: September 7, 2024
Location: Aquatic Park Bleachers
Swimmer Departure Time: 7:00am*
Arrival Time to Shore: 8:30am*
*Times are subject to change depending on bay conditions
Meet the Swimmers
- Sandra Zuniga
- Shanna Wills
- Tay Wiles
- Robin Kallman
- Jackson Tejeda
- Mirra Schwartz
- Galia Amram
- Lew Wentz
- Natsu Schoenstein
- Allie Siegel
- Kathleen Doherty
- Johnny Doherty
- Jesse Meade
- Mark Efe
- Aaron Mikuni
- Olivia Gow-Smith
- Stefania Giordano
- Cory Cowden
- Harrison Bandabaila
- Terra Judge
- Jared Rudolph
- Jeremy Rourke
- Jake Bass
- Jeff Shaddock
- Emmett Shaddock
Our team is still growing! If you are interested in joining, please complete the registration form.
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Thank you! We look forward to seeing you on September 7th!
