Hi everyone-

On August 12th, 2023, I will be participating for the 9^th time in Block Challenge 18-mile Open Ocean Paddle, an 18+ mile open-ocean paddle from Montauk, NY to Block Island, RI with Paddlers for Humanity.

Paddlers for Humanity is an all-volunteer, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based in East Hampton, NY dedicated to bettering the lives of children, with an emphasis on supporting innovative and comprehensive mental health programs for kids and youth, including early intervention outreach, resiliency, anti-bullying, and changing behavior through a focus on the positive.  Additionally, the P4H Catastrophic Fund supports families in crisis on the East End of Long Island.

My fundraising goal this year is $3,000.

All donations are tax-deductible and any amount towards my personal goal would be greatly appreciated.

To learn more about their organization and the great work they do - Go to www.p4h.org 

Thank you all so much in advance for helping me support this great cause,

Alex Bluedorn

Below is a list of the charities that Paddlers for Humanity have funded to date:

• Acumen Fund -$5000 towards a microfinance project
• Barrio Planta Project - $15,000 to support education programs
• Block Island Volunteer Fire and Rescue - $2,000
• Bridgehampton School - $179,500 to fund its Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports Program 
• Center Moriches School - $1,500 – Life Skills
• buildOn - $110,000 - $80,000 to support East Hampton High School students school building
• treks, and $30,000 to build a school in Nicaragua
• Callen-Lorde - $7,500 to support its Health Outreach for Teens Program
• College Scholarships to East Hampton High School Students - $45,000
• Long Island Food Pantries - $28,250
• EAC Network - $8,000 in support of the Children’s Advocacy Center
• East Hampton Healthcare Foundation - $33,000 for children’s mental health initiatives
• East Hampton Youth Lacrosse - $500
• Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center - $105,000 to fund scholarships for economically challenged children
• East Hampton High School - $20,000 to support mental health initiatives
• East Hampton Middle School’s Why Try Resiliency Program - $26,000
• East Hampton Trails Preservation Society and Spokes People - $3,250 to maintain local trails
• Family Service League - $188,000 to implement children’s and family mental health services in Montauk and Springs
• Hamptons Community Outreach - $7,500
• Hamptons Lifesaving Association - $7,750 for vital equipment
• Hoops 4 Hope - $17,000 for youth programs in South Africa and Zimbabwe
• HSI – Housing and Services Inc – $23,000 towards an educational program for needy New Yorkers
• International Surgical Mission Support - $15,000
• i-tri - $82,222 to support middle school girls’ triathlon training
• LICOP - $55,500 to sponsor surf camps for autistic children in Montauk
• Miracle House - $210,000
• Montauk Community Garden - $5,000
• Montauk Playhouse - $48,500 towards the Aquatic Center
• OLA of East Hampton – Latino Advocacy Organization of Eastern Long Island $2,500
• Project Most - $165,000 for the Arts and Culture and Summer Camp Programs at elementary schools in East Hampton
• PRASAD - $119,000 to the Children’s Dental Program
• The Retreat - $137,182 towards the Family Services Program in East Hampton
• Sax Leader Foundation - $5,000
• Springs School - $7,194
• Women’s Prison Association - $32,500 for the Family Education Program
• Third House Nature Center - $5,000 for the Nature and Science Program in Montauk
• The Wellness Foundation - $15,000 Wellness Kids Programs in Montauk
• P4H Catastrophic Fund - $215,000