Dr. Wade Turner, Winfield, successfully swam the Strait of Gibraltar on Sept. 5. The attempt was a fundraising effort to secure monies to help with recruitment of physicians to rural areas such as Winfield through the William Newton Healthcare Foundation. Prior to his swim, Turner spoke at a meeting of the Noon Kiwanis Club and announced his intentions. The club decided to support his idea and made a donation to his project. Kiwanis Club member Ed Foster also jokingly boasted, “If (Turner) finishes his swim, I’ll swim across the lagoon at Island Park to raise more funds.” With Turner’s successful accomplishment, Foster has now risen to the challenge and will navigate his way across the lagoon (near the entrance to Island Park at the bridge) at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. Everyone is invited to come watch Foster’s feat and cheer him on. Contributions are still being accepted for area physician recruitment. The Noon Kiwanis Club has agreed to match any donations up to $300 for Ed’s endeavors.
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