Dive In for Education — 12th Annual Charity Ocean Swim Supporting St. Innocent Orphanage

Every year, Father Simeon—affectionately known as "Aqua Padre"—and the dedicated Swim for Hope team swim, kayak, or paddle across open waters to raise critical funds for Project Mexico's School Buddies Education Program, directly benefiting the children of St. Innocent Orphanage.

This year's challenge is a 5.25-mile loop swim in La Jolla, California, starting and finishing at the La Jolla Shores Boat Launch. The route heads north past Scripps Pier to the Round House, then loops back south along the coast toward Children's Pool before returning to the finish. After the swim, everyone is invited to a community beach barbecue to celebrate the journey and the impact of your support.

WHERE: La Jolla Shores Boat Launch, La Jolla, CA

WHEN: Saturday, September 5, 2026

Got questions? Call Father Simeon: (619) 760-6373

Make a Splash — Support Education Today!

Help provide school supplies, tuition, and academic support to orphaned boys in our care. Your donation makes waves that last a lifetime.

Donate today at projectmexico.org/swim-for-hope, or mail a check payable to "Project Mexico" to: 4511 Riviera Shores St, Ste. 3, San Diego, CA 92154.

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