Christmas Generosity 
They call themselves The Mermaids.  Several mornings each week, you will find them splashing, running, laughing, hurdling and bicycling through the pool at the Monday, Wednesday and Friday water exercise class.  Outside of class, their generous spirits and caring hearts brought joy to a local Sudanese family this Christmas.
They collected $500 and tried to work with a non-profit to adopt a family at Christmas.  When the non-profit failed to connect them with a needy family, they wondered what to do with the money.   
Through the DAC network, a family in need was found.  Member and friend of many of The Mermaids, Linda Heider, suggested a Sudanese man, David, that she knew.  David came to America several years ago, and last Fall he was shot at a bus stop and was left a paraplegic.  That same day his family had been granted permission to finally join him in America.  
The Mermaids were able to bring David and his family some Christmas cheer and a much needed relief from the challenges they had been facing.  
The Denver Athletci Club offers so much more than a place to sweat.  It is a place to establish connections and build community.  Way to go, Mermaids.
Water Exercise classes meet on Mondays at 9 am and Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 9:15.  And they would love to have some Mermen join the group!  

