Join Athens Sunrise Rotary for the 8th Annual Paddle for Polio Plus!
August 18 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Paddle for Polio Plus
Sunday, August 18 – 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Lake Snowden
Paddle for Polio Plus is a unique fundraiser aimed to raise awareness and support for Rotary’s quest to completely eradicate polio from the world. The initiative is over 3 decades strong and Rotary is #thisclose to complete eradication. Only a few countries continue to report new polio cases. We’re almost there, but the final push is more critical than ever. It is estimated that is will take about $1 Billion to finish the job.
Athens Sunrise Rotary aims to raise $2000 at #paddle2024, which will vaccinate 3600 children thanks to a triple match by The Gates Foundation.
What is Paddle for Polio Plus?
Glad you asked! #Paddle2024 is a unique fundraiser featuring a fun day at the lake. Participants will take an easy-going paddle around beautiful Lake Snowden. Paddlers of all skill and experience levels are welcome. There are boats available for participants who need to borrow. Participants are encouraged to bring their personal vessels if available.
The event is family-friendly and will feature music, free food and tons of games and activities for the entire family!
Registration Fees
Adults – $25
Youth (ages 13-17) – $10
Youth (12 and under) – FREE (with registered adult participant)
*To register a youth (12 and under) for complimentary entry, you must add an adult registration to the cart. There is an option to add complimentary youth registration later during the check out process. For all youth participants, a waiver must be signed onsite by a responsible adult.
What can I expect at #Paddle2024?
Event Schedule:
1:00pm – Registration & Check In Opens
1:30pm – Boat Launch
3:00pm – All boats out of the water
3:00pm to 5:00pm – Chuckwagon-style gathering with FREE food, games and prizes. Fun for the whole family!
4:00pm – Raffle Drawing (must be present to win)
Sounds great! What are the rules?
All boaters MUST have a coast-guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) on board. Boaters under age 18 MUST wear the PFD at all times while on the water and adults MUST have a PFD on board. Boaters age 12 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult participant. Parents and guardians should exercise good judgement when determining their child’s skill and maturity level.
All boaters MUST complete and sign a liability waiver in order to participate in any of the events. All participants do so at their own risk.
Paddle participants must present their registration confirmation in print or digital form upon check in. Spectators may enjoy the festivities at no cost. Advanced registration is highly encouraged. Onsite registration is available (exact cash preferred).
All participants are required to follow directions from event organizers.
More Important Information
#Paddle2024 participants are guests of Athens Sunrise Rotary at Lake Snowden, owned and operated by Hocking College, and should behave accordingly. Please enter and exit the property carefully and drive slowly. The event pavillion is located at the lower shelter house near the boat ramp.
Food is free for participants and observers.
No boat? No problem! We have kayaks, paddle. boards, canoes and PFDs available for your use. You are permitted and encouraged to bring your own kayak, canoe or SUP and PFD to participate in the event. It is your responsibility to ensure that your vessel is up to date with all Ohio boating laws and registration requirements.
All participants receive a complimentary entry into our prize drawing. Additional chances are available for purchase by participants and spectators.
All registered participants in PADDLE will receive Paddle for Polio Plus swag upon check in that includes a water proof phone case lanyard!
Registration sales are final. No refunds. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled. All collected registration fees will be donated to Polio Plus.