CHS student honored as a member of national advisory board
CARROLLTON, GA — A Carrollton High School student will serve as a board member for a national organization dedicated to cancer research in 2024
Ryder Griffin (11th) was selected this year as a junior advisory board (JAB) member for Swim Across America, having served last year as an Ambassador to the JAB. Swim Across America is a national nonprofit organization that funds cancer research and clinical trials by hosting charity swims across the United States. Since its inception in 1992, it has donated nearly $100M toward grants.
Ryder will begin his second year participating with SAA-Atlanta to raise awareness of the importance of funding childhood cancer research. Last year, he helped his team raise $10,038 to benefit the AFLAC Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
CHS swim coach Jason Raburn praised Ryder for his hard work as a swimmer and dedication to fighting for a great cause.
“Ryder is a gifted swimmer dedicated to his sport,” Raburn said. “He works hard to reach his goals not only in the pool but also in the community. I am excited to see what he accomplishes in the future.”
In addition to attending various spirit nights throughout the year, Ryder works to encourage others who want to make a difference to join him in swimming in the Open Water Event at Lake Lanier’s Olympic Park, to be held this year on Saturday, Sept. 21.
As an honors student and swim team member at Carrollton City High School, Ryder is committed to representing his school and his community in this appointment to the best of his ability while continuing to fulfill his call to make waves to fight cancer.
CUTLINE: Ryder Griffin will serve as Co-Captain of Team DCS and was selected this year as a junior advisory board (JAB) member for Swim Across America, serving last year as an Ambassador to the JAB.
CUTLINE: Pictured are members of Team DCS (L-R) Assistant Coach Morgan Duin, Abigail Atwell (Co-Captain), Audrey Atwell, Addison Cheatwood, Emma Staudigl (Co-Captain), Eduardo Lozano, and Ryder Griffin (JAB Ambassador)
