Paddlers from across Central New York came to Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co. on Saturday, September 28 to participate in the 9th Annual Paddle for the Cure.
The two-mile paddle on the Moose River benefits the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of Central New York and supports grants awarded to Upstate Medical University for breast cancer research.
A BBQ and awarding of prizes to the top fundraisers followed the event.
Some of the paddle for the Cure participants navigate the Moose River
Paddle for the Cure founder and coordinator Janice Sell said 240 paddlers raised approximately $20,000, with 60 volunteers assisting with the cause.
This year marked Mountain-man’s fifth year of sponsorship of the event.
“We are proud to have been associated with the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund Paddle for the Cure. It is an honor to be associated the such a worthy cause and the outstanding people that make it happen,” said Mountainman owner John Nemjo.
“Janice Sell is a warrior for the cause and without her efforts this event just would not happen,” he added.
Some of Mountainman owner, John Nemjo came from New Jersey for the cure event form left are Pete Funk, Susan Funk, Ashley Ketch, Kayla Boyle and Pete Funk, Jr. Photo by Marianne Christy
Mountainman staffer Mike Schoen stepped in this year as the primary coordinator of the event.
Among his duties were making reservations, setting up the parking lot and preparing three vans that transported people to the North Street put-in.
“He went above and beyond the call of duty,” said Nemjo.
Sell extended thanks to Schoen and sponsors Mountain-man, Adirondack Bank, and Ozzie’s Coffee Bar for its donation of coffee.
The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY, Inc. supports both new and established researchers investigating the causes, prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
