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PHOTOS: Swim for Life

Over 220 swimmers competed in the charity event

Published

12 years ago

July 13, 2014

2014 Swim For Life (Washington Blade photo by Kevin Majoros)

The 22nd annual Maryland Swim for Life was held on the Chester River on the Eastern Shore of Maryland on Saturday. Over 220 swimmers competed in the event hosted by the District of Columbia Aquatics Club . Proceeds from the event were slated to benefit Heart to Hand, Metro TeenAIDS, Quality of Life Retreats and the Chester River Association.

(Washington Blade photos by Kevin Majoros)

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Maryland drag pageant held at The Lodge

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From left: Miss Gay Old Bay winner Vanya Varushka, Miss Gay Maryland America 2025 Ivanna Rights, and Miss Gay Old Bay first alternate Glitter Douglas.

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)