03/20/2026
April Fundraising/Volunteer Opportunities -
We have two fun ways to help in April, and we would love for our swimmers to be part of them!
These are great chances for our kids to help others, work as a team, and represent the Marlins.
🥞Pancake Breakfast - April 11
We need swimmers and parents to help cook and serve.
Shifts:
6:00 - 8:30 AM
8:30 -11:00 AM
👉Sign up here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48A9A82DA5FDC34-62860277-pancake
Bonus: Each shift you work = a chance to win a FREE team t-shirt
Sell Tickets: The swimmer who sells the most wins an Invite t-shirt
Winners will be announced at breakfast!
Tickets can be purchased at the door or from the team store: https://marionmarlins.swimtopia.com/shop/196639
🏃River to River Relay- April 18
Swimmers and parents will serve as Race Officials at an exchange zone. Volunteers will help guide runners, keep the area organized, and ensure safe transitions between teams.
Who This Is Best For:
This opportunity is a great fit for older elementary swimmers and up. Swimmers should be able to listen well, follow directions, and stay aware of their surroundings, as they will need to stay safely out of the way of traffic and runners while helping guide teams.
A parent or adult must attend and stay with their swimmer during the event.
This is a fun, high-energy event and a great way for our swimmers to serve, build teamwork, and proudly represent the Marlins.
Exchange 8- GPS Coordinates: 37.562366, -89.167522
8:15 AM – 12:30 PM
First runners around 8:25 AM
Exchange 11- GPS Coordinates: 37.556429, -89.034860
9:30 AM – 1:50 PM
First runners around 9:50 AM
Attached are the files with more information
👉Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48A9A82DA5FDC34-63061736-river
Bonus: All volunteers will receive a River to River shirt, and one volunteer from each Exchange will be entered to win a team shirt!
Why Volunteering Matters-
Being a Marlin is more than swimming.
We:
Help our community
Grow closer as a team
Build strong leaders
These events also help keep our team costs lower.
These are the moments that build strong teams and lasting memories.
If you have any questions, call or text Kelly at 217-820-9043.
We don’t do many fundraisers throughout the year, so this is a special one! Come enjoy breakfast and fellowship while our swimmers cook, serve, and clean up! They’re working hard for your donation! Your support helps our team continue to grow, compete, and create lasting memories in and out of t...
