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 Paddle in Purple - Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

& the Annual Bridge Lighting Party

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Paddle in Purple Fundraiser & the Annual Bridge Lighting

PADDLE IN PURPLE shirts are available with paddle registration and/or with a donation to our team. Select your size when you register or contact Tara to request a shirt. Shirts are printed and donated by Leway Enterprises in honor of Dale Scheller.

Deadline for shirt orders is September 5th.

Thursday, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025

  • 5:15-6:30pm — paddle

  • 6:00 - 8:00PM — Bridge Lighting Watch Party

Join our team, Rivertowns SUP & Yoga - Purple Paddlers. Paddle on the Hudson River to help support the Alzheimer’s Association. We launch at 5:30pm and will return to Horan’s Landing Waterfront Park at 6:30pm before the sun sets to watch the bridge turn purple in honor of those lost or struggling with Alzheimer’s or Dementia.

  • $55/paddler ($50 donation to Alzheimer’s Association + admin fees)

  • Options for registration:

    • BYOBoard/Kayak (SUP leash and PFD are required)

    • SUP Rental (Rivertowns SUP & Yoga clients ONLY*): board, paddle, PFD (life vest) & safety whistle

  • 16 and older (unless approved in advance - contact Tara for age restrictions & guidelines)

  • Our boards:

    • 10’ Glide Lotus Boards

    • 11’ Glide SUP Boards

  • Paddlers MUST be able to swim!

  • PADDLE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED if participating ON WATER.

This paddle is a special event, in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

*DUE TO INSURANCE, SUP Rentals are only available to clients who have received paddle boarding instruction from a Rivertowns SUP & Yoga Coach/Instructor.


Join Our Team/Donate

Rivertowns SUP & Yoga - Purple Paddlers

Register to Paddle - BYOBoard/Kayak
Register to paddle

Don’t want to paddle?

You can still donate to the fundraiser! Select the DONATE ONLY button below to donate to the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®.

Donate to Team

 

Location

Horan’s Landing

57 River Rd

Sleepy Hollow, NY

Limited parking available at location.

Street parking available.


SUP - CANCELLATION POLICY:

In the event of adverse weather and/or water conditions, Rivertowns SUP & Yoga will cancel the paddle and notify all registrants. The Bridge Lighting Watch Party is rain or shine.

48-hr cancellation policy — due to limited availability of Rivertowns SUP & Yoga equipment, please cancel your reservation at least 48-hrs in advance so equipment can be available for others.



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