FIRST ANNUAL GREG T HICKMAN FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING EVENT SEPTEMBER 12, 2010 ***Calling All Racers… Bring Your Boards*** ****FOUR SEPARATE CLASSES*** {Stand Up Boards * Paddle Boards (10'6" Max.)*Long Boards *Kayaks} WHO: The family and friends of Greg Hickman WHAT: To host the 1st Annual Greg Hickman Paddleboard Race. WHEN: Sunday, September 12, 2010 Race: 8:30am Arrival 10:00am Race Start Post-Race Party: 11:00am Music*Food*Refreshments* Awards*Prizes WHERE: Race Site: Pompomora Park, Highlands, NJ -363 Shore Dr. Post-Race Party: The Tiki Bar - Windansea Restaurant (56 Shrewsbury Ave. Highlands, NJ) WHY: At the age of 14, Greg was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer, Rhabdomysarcoma. He lost his courageous battle on April 24, the day of his 16th birthday. It is the wish of the Hickman Family to have Greg live on through The Foundation’s mission. They want to provide financial support to families struggling with similar challenges and misfortunes.100% of all donations will go directly to helping improve the lives of these families. In addition, The Foundation will fund high school scholarships for Middletown High School Students in Greg’s memory. The outpouring of love Greg and his family received from the community at large was an incredible source of strength. It is in this way, his parents, and family can pay it forward and help other families. {MORE} Open to participants 16 years and older. Racer Registration fee $35 – Non-race fee $25 includes: race -shirts buffet, beer, wine, live bands, prizes FOR INFORMATION: DAN SHIELDS: 732-233-6119 djsshields@verizon.net Visit us on FACEBOOK at Greg T Race For online registration: www.raceforum.com/gregt
sounds cool...unless something comes up, i'll be there. my father & i run an ocean paddleboard/SUP race as well...june 20. but i don't want to hi-jack this thread. i'm just curious about the distance of your race, as you didn't specify.