This is the 13th annual Gills for Gilda's event to benefit Gilda's Club Madison. The six mile swim across Lake Mendota is completed by dedicated - if not a bit crazy - ultra swimmers who wish to make their efforts larger than just the swim by helping those on the toughest journey of their lives - a journey with cancer.

To participate as a swimmer or kayaker, contact Darren Fortney at darrenfortney@yahoo.com.