Washburn Challenge 2024
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Join us Saturday, June 22nd for the 8th annual Washburn Challenge! Our goal is to raise over $200,000 to END ALZHEIMER'S!!!
The Washburn Challenge has raised over $700,000 since it began in 2017. Last year we were ranked as the #5 Longest Day event in the country, raising $166,861! Register today and get started on your fundraising early! We ask each person set a $1,000 goal so together we can continute to make a significant impact and reach our goal of $200,000 to fight this horrible disease. As with every Washburn Challenge, every dollar raised goes directly to the Alzheimer’s Association to fund their mission. Let's go!!!
The Washburn Challenge is part of The Longest Day, a signature fundraising event of the Alzheimer’s Association, to support the pursuit of legislative initiatives on behalf of those affected, invest in research to find a cure, draw attention to Alzheimer's and dementia, and provide support to those afflicted by this disease as well as their caregivers. We are so grateful for this community and the continued enthusiasm and support of the Washburn Challenge. So many loves ones have been affected, but hope is on the horizon, primarily because of organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association. We are now in - The Age of Treatment. Like Cancer decades ago, there is hope, but much work to be done. Substantial progress is being made. There are more treatments now — and more promising treatments in the pipeline than ever before. This is a pivotal time for the Alzheimer's Association. THANK YOU for your participation and support!
EVENT DETAILS:
Event Timeline:
🕗 7:30am - 9:00am START the Shining Sea Bikeway Ride
🕚 11:00am - 12:00pm Light Lunch for Bikers at the McLeod's
🕧 12:30 - Safety Briefing and Kayak Launch
🕧 12:30pm - 2:30pm Kayak around Washburn Island
🕒 3:00pm - 3:30pm Welcome Remarks & Mission Impact Award with Jim Wessler, CEO Alz. Assoc. New England
🕞 3:30pm - 8:00pm BBQ celebration w/Alzheimer's Shucks raw bar, Longest Day Lager from Moby Dick Brewing & Live Music by The Origin!
For the biking portion of the event:
This is a rolling start, but you must start before 9am or you won't make it back to the house by 11am.
The Shining Sea Bikeway is 22 miles, out and back. If you can't swing the full 22 miles, feel free to turn around at any point! Please be sure to bring sunblock and water! Stay hydrated!
Parking & Bike Rental Pickup Point:
The parking lot is at the corner of County Road and Rt. 151 in North Falmouth.
Rideaway Adventures will have all reserved bikes ready and waiting in the parking lot.
Here is a map of the trail and parking
https://www.capecodbikeguide.com/pdf/shining_sea_bikeway_map_2009.pdf
For the kayaking portion of the event:
Please plan to be at the McLeod's and ready to launch your kayak by 12:00pm. We will be keeping a close eye on the sky, safety is our first priority! We will make any weather related decisions onsite and communicate accordingly. Don't forget sunblock and dress to get wet! Bring a towel and a sweatshirt. Stuart will be giving a brief safety talk so you know where to go and how to avoid the big boats! Rideaway Adventures will have all reserved kayaks ready and waiting at the McLeod's.
IF YOU HAVE NOT RESERVED YOUR BIKE AND/OR KAYAK YET YOU MUST DO SO ASAP!!!!! Scroll down for the link!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
OPTION 1: REGISTER & FUNDRAISE
The best kickoff to summer is participating in the Washburn Challenge! Register for the bike ride and/or the kayaking! Set a fundraising goal of $1,000 and do everything you can to reach it. Each participant receives a t-shirt and cooling towel, and of course, free entry to the Washburn Challenge Fundraiser Celebration!
Step 1: REGISTER
Start a team, join a team, sign up as an individual.
(Note: when starting a team and prompted to "name your fundraiser" this is where you create your own unique TEAM name, anything you want, ex: Waquoit Whalers!)
Step 2: CUSTOMIZE YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE
Share why you participate, add a picture and create a custom link! Those who personalize their page raise 50% more than those who don’t!
Step 3: SHARE! SHARE! SHARE!
Share your custom link via emails, texts and social media. Ask your network to join your team and help fundraise or make a donation! Be proud of what you’re doing, it’s not easy to ride 20 miles followed by a 7 mile kayak trip! So many people have a connection to Alzheimer’s that you don’t know about. You will be amazed at how quickly and easily you can raise $1,000 by just telling people about your participation in the Washburn Challenge!
OPTION 2: DONATE
Our goal is to raise $200,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association! If you are not fundraising and participating in the challenge please make a donation to help us reach our goal. The Washburn Challenge Fundraiser Celebration is for participants and donors only.
BIKE & KAYAK RENTALS:
Rideaway Adventures of Cape Cod is supplying all of the bikes and kayaks again this year. You can rent and reserve a bike that will be waiting for you at the beginning of the Shining Sea Bike Path and/or a kayak, which will be waiting for you at the launch. Rideaway Adventures generously donates back a portion of the proceeds from all equipment rentals!
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE A BIKE AND/OR KAYAK
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS!!!
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IN-KIND PARTNERS:
To become a sponsor or address any questions you may have please contact Stuart McLeod at stumcleod62@gmail.com or Charlene Bemis at the Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter at cbemis@alz.org.
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