On November 11, 2011, I will attempt to become the only person in history to swim across the Mississippi river while handcuffed, shackled, and blindfolded.
I hope to show people who have been wounded and injured in combat, those with a chronic illness, and anyone who has ever thought they couldn't do something, just what is possible.
You can follow my training, donate, and see what it really means to be unstoppable by heading to Swim For The Warriors today. Thanks so much!
Jay, this swim will be one for the record books, due to the extreme degree of difficulty involved with not only making the swim across the Mississippi, but doing it handcuffed, shackled and blindfolded. I can't wait to see you take on this challenge and blow it out of the water (pun intended). I will be on the shore cheering you on, with no doubt in my mind that you will soon be standing on that opposite shore with your arms raised triumphant, adding this swim to your long list of accomplishments. I am also convinced, that you, having completed this swim, will inspire so many people to greater accomplishments in their own lives, no matter what their current circumstances may be. What you are doing to raise money for our wounded warriors by doing this swim is admirable to say the least, and it will certainly bring an awareness to the needs that these wounded and disabled heroes have. I know that they would be so proud of you, and thankful for all that you are doing for them.
Posted by: Chick | 20 September 2011 at 06:34 PM
I know you can do it! You will be in my prayers.
Posted by: Bill | 21 September 2011 at 07:59 AM
Thanks Bill! I promise you I will put in 100% effort, and thank you for your prayers.
Posted by: Jay Platt | 21 September 2011 at 08:03 AM
Thanks Chick! Your friendship, support, and belief in me mean more to me than you may realize.
Posted by: Jay Platt | 21 September 2011 at 08:03 AM
Are you crazy? jk. Good luck! :)
Posted by: Lydia | 21 September 2011 at 02:16 PM
A little bit. And thanks! :-)
Posted by: Jay Platt | 21 September 2011 at 02:17 PM
How will you swim without your arms and legs?
Posted by: Sam | 22 September 2011 at 08:46 AM
Thanks for your question, Sam. My answer? Very carefully! LOL! Seriously, there is a way (using a modified dolphin kick). Check out www.EscapeFromAlcatraz.com to see me doing something similar.
Posted by: Jay Platt | 22 September 2011 at 09:05 AM
I have no doubt you can do this Jay. Good luck!
Posted by: John | 28 September 2011 at 03:15 PM
Thanks John! I will swim as hard as I can. I guarantee you that!
Posted by: Jay Platt | 28 September 2011 at 03:17 PM
On my fiftieth birthday, in 1994 I swam across the Mississippi River from Moline, IL to Bettendorf, IA with my hands cuffed behind my back and my legs shackled.
I didn't do it blindfolded, but I'm sure I could.
Posted by: John C. Anderson | 22 February 2012 at 02:07 PM
Well, that is awesome.
Posted by: Jay Platt | 23 February 2012 at 02:54 PM