Request for Support

Dear Friends,

On Sunday, September the 5th, I will be participating in a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) for charity event sponsored by Paddler’s for Humanity http://www.p4h.org/. All proceeds raised for the 18-Mile open ocean paddle from Montauk to Block Island will benefit the Acumen Fund, the East Hampton Day Care Learning Center, the Montauk Playhouse Community Center, and PRASAD’s Children’s Dental Health Program.

I’ve procrastinated on committing to this event and am requesting your expedited support. I waited because I needed to be sure that my body would hold up after the busy summer season and that my recovery from Lyme Disease would continue.

Two years ago upon moving to the Hamptons I made an internal promise with myself to establish a deeper connection and appreciation of the ocean. The ocean speaks to my soul. It brings up feelings of awe, fear and will. It’s my belief that without being able to be in the ocean, my recovery from Lyme would be taking much, much longer.

Please help me give to those in need and give back to the ocean by supporting my paddling with a donation at http://www.p4h.org/index.php?idp=8 . I need to raise $1500 just to participate in this event, but I’m personally hoping to raise $2600. No donation is too small! Once logged in, click on Montauk to Block Island 18 Mile Open Ocean Paddle 2010, while making your donation please credit it to my team, Ari Weller (M to B).

Thank you for your support,
Ari