Paddle for the Cure, a breast cancer awareness event held in support of the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY, Inc., will be held at Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company on Saturday, September 20th.
The event, celebrating its 10th anniversary, features a leisurely paddle on the Moose River.
This will be the sixth consecutive year that Mountain-man has sponsored Paddle for the Cure. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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.
Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company of Old Forge will sponsor the 4th Annual Paddle for the Cure event in support of the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund on Saturday, September 22.
The day-long event, which features a leisurely paddle on the Moose River, live music and a cook-out, will begin at 10 a.m.
Event organizer Janice Sell of Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse, said pre-registrations are going strong and she is looking forward to another successful fundraiser in Old Forge.
Last year’s Paddle for the Cure attracted 273 participants who helped to raise close to $20,000 for breast cancer research.
Mountainman owner John Nemjo attributes the year-to-year growth of the event to the venue, the Moose River.
“The Moose River is a great choice for Paddle for the Cure. It is a beautiful river that is suitable for all levels and ages of paddlers,” he said.
More information and pre-registration forms are available at www.MountainmanOutdoors.com. Rental canoes, kayaks, and gear will be available at Mountainman by calling (315) 369-6670 or visiting: www.MountainmanOutdoors.com.
Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company of Old Forge will sponsor the 2011 Paddle for the Cure, a 6-mile leisurely paddle on the Moose River, on Saturday, September 17, with all proceeds from the fundraising event to support the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund.
This is the third year for the event. During last year’s event, 265 paddlers raised almost $15,000 for breast cancer research.
“Everyone at Mountainman really looks forward to this event. Participation grows every year and we get to meet some wonderful people. It’s a lot of fun and a fantastic way for us to fight a disease that affects so many families,” said John Nemjo, president of Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company. Continue reading