Third annual Sea Paddle NYC will aid autism awareness – Aug 24th 0
Third annual Sea Paddle NYC will aid autism awareness – Aug 24th
New York, NY — Last August, after a successful inaugural event, Surfers’ Environmental Alliance organized a group of over 80 surfers, including several professional surfing legends, to paddle 28 miles around NYC in the name of autism awareness and coastal preservation.
The second annual SEA Paddle NYC received international attention, along with the White Water Gala fundraiser held prior to the paddle, which raised money for four autism awareness groups: Autism Speaks, Autism New Jersey, Autism Family Services of New Jersey and Surfers Healing & SEA.
Because of the incredible success of the past two years, SEA Paddle NYC will again be taking place this year. The White Water Gala will be held on Saturday, August 22, with the paddle event occurring on Monday, August 24.
Darrick Doerner, Garrett McNamara, Izzy Paskowitz and Joel Tudor are just some of the surf legends already confirmed to participate in this year’s event, along with several surprise acting and musical personalities.
Celebrities, including actor, David Chokachi and X-treme athlete, Darian Boyle are returning to participate. Chokachi, who is best known for his role as Cody in “Baywatch”, is a surfer starring in a television series called “Beyond the Break,” which premieres this month.
The Paddle will start at 9am on Monday, August 24th at Pier 1 South Street Sea Port. Paddlers will go up the East River, enter the Harlem River and come down the Hudson paddling 28 miles to circumnavigate Manhattan.
The White Water Evening Gala is a white themed event held on an ocean front estate in Monmouth Beach, NJ with all proceeds going to autism charities & SEA. The event features great live music, a silent and live auction, autograph session and an open bar catered by top local restaurants. The auctions will feature unique packages with donations pouring in from local residents including rocker Bon Jovi.
For information regarding registration, sponsorship, donations, tickets or other participation in SEA Paddle NYC, visit seapaddlenyc.org
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