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Last Swimmer in the 24-hour marathon to raise mone for dystonia research in memory of 17-year-old Chuck Saundercook of North York who died from the di(...)
Last Swimmer in the 24-hour marathon to raise mone for dystonia research in memory of 17-year-old Chuck Saundercook of North York who died from the di(...)

Last Swimmer in the 24-hour marathon to raise mone for dystonia research in memory of 17-year-old Chuck Saundercook of North York who died from the di(...)

Date7/30/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Last Swimmer in the 24-hour marathon to raise mone for dystonia research in memory of 17-year-old Chuck Saundercook of North York who died from the diease; his sister; 15-year-old Jane; holds sign showing more than $11;000 had been pledged; and more is expected. Some of the 24 friends and family members who took part; jump into the pool with her. They logged 37 miles in Chuck's Pool; which had been donated to him several years. ago.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0098355F
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