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On June 21, 2015, Global ALS Day, a thousand swimmers are jumping in the Hudson River from Pier 45 in Greenwich Village and swimming one mile in order to raise money for ALS\/Lou Gehrig\u2019s disease research. Why are we<\/em> talking about this? Because the event is sponsored by none other than Dutch cheesemaker extraordinaire, Beemster Cheese. Behold: the New Amsterdam City Swim<\/a>!<\/p>\n

In 2011, a group of 14 Dutch friends decided to swim across the Dardnelles\u2014AKA the Hellespont AKA the<\/em> narrow dividing strait between Europe and Asia\u2014in honor of their friend, who was diagnosed with the disease. Because it was such a good time, some of the friends had the idea to organize the swim into a formal charity event. The swim was moved to the canals of Amsterdam and, in 2012, then-crown princess and current Dutch Queen Maxima even got in on the action, diving into the decidedly murky (and highly questionable) waters.<\/p>\n

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Then-Princess Maxima triumphantly waves a photoshopped wedge of Beemster that she totally<\/em> should have done in real life.<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/center>Since that inaugural swim, the charity has raised more than $6 million. When the Amsterdam City Swim decided to go global and organize an event outside of the Netherlands, New York (formerly New Amsterdam\u2014get it?) was naturally its first choice. The beneficiary of the New Amsterdam Swim Event is Project MinE, which is undertaking important genetic research on the origins of the disease.<\/p>\n

Swimmers have until June 15 to register for the event. Registration is $150, and each swimmer must raise $500 in donations. But if swimming and snatching up dollar bills aren’t your forte, have no fear\u2014you don\u2019t have to take the plunge to support this worthy cause. For $75, you can not only help fund important research, you can buy a ticket to cheer on the swimmers and take part in the awards ceremony and post-swim party. You\u2019ll hear performances by QuestLove of The Legendary Roots Crew (certainly Philly\u2019s best, and arguably, the best hip hop group EVER). Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer will also keep you grooving with some smooth jazz and funk. Did I mention that there is also gratis (with your donation) Ben & Jerry\u2019s and Heineken beer?<\/p>\n

And of course, there will be cheese. Lots of Dutch cheese. Beemster Dutch gouda-style cheeses<\/a> will be featured in menu items AND a booth will be handing out heavenly samples of fromage. Not to mention, you\u2019ll have the enviable opportunity to take selfies with the 12-foot-tall Beemster cow.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for more deets on the New Amsterdam City Swim.<\/p>\n

Feature Photo adapted from New Amsterdam City Swim<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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