Coastal Kayak to hold 16th Annual Paddle for a Cure June 11
Coastal Kayak will hold the 16th Annual Paddle for a Cure to benefit Sussex County programs of Delaware's Cancer Support Community beginning at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 11.
The organization's mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. "Our programs help people diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones cope with the emotions that accompany a cancer diagnosis and the difficult journey that follows," said Jo Allegro-Smith, Sussex County director.
This year's fundraiser is a one-way paddle on the upper portion of Broad Creek near Laurel. Participants will meet the shuttle at 3 p.m. and can plan on getting off the water around 5:30 or 6 p.m. The route will pass by the historic shipbuilding town of Bethel and continue up into the serene waters of Broad Creek.
"Nearly everyone knows and loves someone who has battled cancer. In honor of those who are currently suffering and in memory of those who have died, we'd love to have the public join us to support this worthwhile organization and to have a great time doing it!" said Jenifer Adams-Mitchell, Coastal Kayak owner.
Preregistration is required, since the paddle is one way and space is limited. Donations to the Delaware Cancer Support Community will be accepted in lieu of a registration fee. For more information, go to www.coastalkayak.com, call 302-539-7999, email info@coastalkayak.com or stop by 36840 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, across from the Fenwick Island State Park Bathhouse.
For more information about the Cancer Support Community, go to www.cancersupportdelaware.org.
Coastal Kayak has donated thousands of dollars to organizations that include the American Cancer Society, Delaware Wild Lands, Horseshoe Crab Conservation Fund, Delaware Audubon, Justin's Beach House, Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc., Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation, Rebecca Adams Green Foundation, SMAC! Sock Monkeys Against Cancer, Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research Inc, Worcester County Humane Society and Cancer Support Community.
