Forty-two participants paddled, kayaked, sailed, walked and ran from Aug. 14 through Aug. 31 throughout the Long Island Sound region for the fifth annual Paddle for the Sound fundraiser, a virtual, socially distanced sporting event that brought together athletes, outdoor enthusiasts and activists. More than $12,000 was raised through registration fees, auction bids and crowdfunding to support Save the Sound”™s efforts and programs to restore and protect the Long Island Sound region”™s environment.
This annual event was created by Nancy Vincent, formerly of SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Westchester. This year, participants covered a collective 675 miles and spent 160 active hours outdoors.
“This was our first virtual fundraiser and we could not be happier with the success,” said Emily Green, director of member engagement at Save the Sound”¦. “Though we had fewer participants than previous years when we were able to hold the event in person, we were able to include more people throughout the entire Long Island Sound region with our virtual format and new categories for sailing and land-based activity.”
