Attention,
We at the
paddle are getting ready to shut down for winter break…it has been a crazy
year, our goals of growth doubling production…as we expanded in the number of
donations, number of places donated to and states donated in…it was more than
we could have hoped for…
The Holiday
Challenge was a raging success…the world found out a Girly Pirates Sleigh is
pulled by Dolphins…we made large donations to the Angel Trees at Sunrise of
Pasco, The Helping Hands Food Bank and Weightman Middle School…we also played
Santa to 3 different families in 2 states (1 in Florida/ 2 in Massachusetts)…it
is the general consensus of those who work on the paddle that no child should
go without over the Holidays and we worked hard for that goal…Thank you for all
who pitched in to make this happen
We ended the
year with 35 Donation Drops…this year we focused on upgrading the shelter with
new beds, plumbing and cameras…schools got much needed supplies…food to the
food bank…we also helped 6 families with baby equipment, clothes for kids and
food…
This year we
also answered the Angel’s request to paddle the wounded and handicapped…it was
a challenge that I was blessed to have help with…it was one of the more amazing
things I have been blessed to be a part of…
We have had
to upgrade our equipment…The Shamrock’s Avenger is the new tandem kayak…the
website has been revamped and updated…opened the satellite office in Massachusetts…Bri
joined me for the Paddle and entered into the 2016 Florida Cup…We spread a
message of non-violence in Massachusetts and Georgia…we even found a Pirates
Treasure in Georgia…What a great Year…Thank you does not seem to say enough
Your
Captain,
