- TypeCultural
- Location Suffolk, New York, United States
- Date 03-08-2019
Our first awareness event, Paddle and Pedal for the Bands, will take place on the morning of Saturday, August 3, and will begin at the Babylon Village Pool. One chooses to either Paddle or Pedal around the Village of Babylon to collect silicon wristbands and help raise awareness for this little-known enzyme deficiency! After you collected the bands at assigned stops, return to the Babylon Village Pool for the Celebration BBQ starting at 11:30 am ...Good food cooked by Babylon Meat Market with live music by Oogee Wawa band!
SPREAD THE NEWS... Come have fun and learn more about this common hereditary enzyme deficiency!
Paddleboards, kayaks, rowers and bicycles are not provided; you must bring your own.
Paddleboard rentals are available through our event sponsor South Shore Paddleboards, or you can coordinate your own rental.
All registrants will have to submit a PandPFTB Waiver Form by the day of event to participate. (provided after paid registration)
You must be 13 years of age or older. Participants aged 13-17 will require a signed parental consent form.(provided after paid registration)
PFDs (personal floatation devices) are required for all "paddlers;" you must bring your own or schedule a rental in advance.
All bicyclists must wear a helmet. Our event sponsor Babylon Bicycle Shop offers 15% helmet discounts to all registrants to the event. Prior to event stop by to have your bike ready!
Grand Prize raffle tickets to win: a SUP board, Bicycle, Kayak, Babylon Crossfit 8 month membership and Fitness Incentive 1yr membership are available to purchase now! The drawing will take place at the Celebration BBQ and winners do not have to be present.
Day-of Registration is available. One should buy tickets in advance to receive your free tee-shirt and discounted ticket prices.
Tickets for 11:30 am BBQ only are available and all ages are welcome (limited available tickets day of)
To learn more about G6PD Deficiency go to: GotTheD.org
Time: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm