4th Annual Stand Up for Veterans Charity Event 2018
July 8 @ 575 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT, United States
GENERAL INFO
A Kayaking and Paddle Boarding Fundraiser to Improve the Quality of Life of Our Veterans
July 8th, 2018
In 2015 we raised $3,937 through donations, registration fees, and sponsorships. In 2016 we raised $6,482, and a 25% increase in the number of paddlers! In 2017 we saw a 35% increase in paddlers, and doubled the amount we raised – in the range of $13,000. The event benefited Companions For Heroes a 501c that provides therapy dogs to Veterans, and Help Our Military Heroes, a 501c organization that provides adaptive minivans for disabled Veterans. The 2018 event will once again benefit Help Our Military Heroes and a new beneficiary dedicated to training future service dogs for other injured comrades, Paws For Purple Hearts.At Downunder, we see on a regular basis the calming and healing power of the water, how it reduces stress and relaxes people, and animals. We are huge supporters of getting people and dogs on the water. We even have our own store mascot – Fin, a Bernese Mountain Dog!
Paddle Boarding and Kayaking can be great workouts or just something fun to do. Both help to develop skill, confidence, and a feeling of empowerment. Join us on July 8th, recreationally or competitively!