Save The Bay Swim 2026: Cheryl Hatch

Keith Ryan poses for a portrait at the finish of the 2019 Save the Bay swim. Keith died on June 3, 2023. On his prayer card, shown above, he promised us: "I will always be with you. If you go for a swim, I am stroking right beside you."

Hello friends, family and ocean lovers:

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Save the Bay Swim.

The Swim is one of the most storied open-water events in the country, attracting swimmers of all ages to cross Narragansett Bay’s East Passage. We have swimmers joining Team #withkeith from as far away as Alaska, Texas and Oregon.

I swim again this year with members of Team #withkeith, which honors Keith Ryan. Our dear friend and fellow swimmer Keith swam his final STB in 2019. He received his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer in July 2020 and died on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

As Save The Bay’s largest annual fundraiser, it provides critical support to the organization’s educational programs, advocacy and habitat restoration efforts. It's a fun and worthy cause and whatever you give will help. I greatly appreciate your support. And it's tax-deductible.

Life moves swiftly, my friends. Make time to enjoy all your blessings: family, friends, the beauty of nature, our gorgeous shores and waters.

Thank you. Cheers,

Cheryl