The Annual Paddle for the Cure, a paddling event which raises funds for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, was held at Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co. in Old Forge on Saturday, September 22.
Though organizers had hoped for nicer weather, the event went well with over 300 paddlers participating in the Moose River event, said Mountainman manager Roxanne Beacon, with over $30,000 raised for the fight against breast cancer.
Once the participants completed their paddling, all enjoyed a barbecue picnic courtesy of Mountainman and MT Bank.
A number of items were donated as give-aways during the event including two custom-made Paddle for the Cure paddles from Foxworx Paddles.
Also, Adirondack chairs, courtesy of Adirondack Bank, were awarded to the two individuals who raised the highest amount in pledges.
Among those present was Beth Baldwin who came on behalf of her mother’s namesake foundation. This marks the fourth year of the event at the Mountainman venue.
As in past year’s, owner John Nemjo donated 20% of the day’s boat rental fees back to the Carol M. Baldwin Research Fund.
Due to his support of last year’s Paddle for the Cure, Nemjo was recognized as the organization’s Philanthropist of the Year at a ceremony held at The Turning Stone Casino.
