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Alcatraz Swim By San Francisco Group Raises Funds For Cancer Survivors

Fonseca himself is a two-time cancer survivor and an avid swimmer.

(CBS San Francisco)

March 28, 2024

Every name written on Braulio Fonseca's body carries a sacred story. They are the names of loved ones, known and unknown, who have battled cancer.

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Fonseca himself is a two-time cancer survivor and an avid swimmer.

Joining the San Francisco open-water swimming organization Water World Swim, he decided to stage a swim from Alcatraz as a fundraiser for cancer survivors and a way to build awareness for those fighting the disease.

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