paddlin’ for a cause

October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023

365 Days of Stand Up Paddle Boarding with Eileen Allen to raise funds and awareness for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) support in the Truckee/Tahoe Region

Purpose & Goal:

In the Tahoe-Truckee area there is a need to support local programming to increase mental health awareness, TBI survivors, & suicide prevention efforts. Eileen has set a goal to raise $50,000 raised through this campaign to stay locally in the area and support these needs.

Campaign:

Eileen Allen, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor, is rockin' at least 365 paddles within 365 days to help raise awareness and funding for TBI survivors, mental health awareness, and suicide prevention.

Eileen is a seasoned paddle boarding master trainer, owner of Paddle Me Sup Yoga & Fitness, and founder of Tahloha, Eileen faces many challenges following a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Having to relearn many activities and life skills has been incredibly difficult, but at the same time, she is grateful to be able to face those challenges. Eileen wants to promote a positive healthy lifestyle to help encourage others.

Get Involved:

Between Oct. 1, 2022 - Sept. 30, 2023, everyone is welcome and invited to come and paddle with Eileen! She will be hosting SUP events throughout the year. Plus both individuals and businesses can support this work by donating to support Eileen's campaign!

2022 Events Coming Soon!

Past Paddlin’ Events:

  • “Paddlin’ for a Cause Fundraiser in Truckee to Include Raffle, Silent Auction” 11/12/2013

    • Eileen Allen spent 61 days “Paddlin’ for a Cause,” a fundraiser raising money for the Clayton McDonnell Memorial Fund and awareness for the Tahoe Truckee Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program. A fundraiser in conjunction with Paddlin’ for a Cause will be held Nov. 14, 5-7 p.m. at Truckee’s Bar of America, where prizes will be raffled, including a WaiSup Paddleboard and paddle. Rafe tickets are sold in many local storefronts including Closet Cowgirl, Images Hair Salon, Stick’s Market, Green Rush, Sport’s Exchange, Janelle’s Specialty Beads, and the Glenshire General Store. Paddlin’ for a Cause is a fundraising effort in honor of Clayton McDonnell to support the prevention of youth suicide. Enjoy the goodies and participate in a local’s silent auction, and meet the new Tahoe Truckee Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force Coordinator Amy Machin-Ward.

  • Paddlin’ to Support Love Your Brain Foundation

Become a Sponsor:

Partner with us as an event sponsor for the 2022-23 Paddlin' For A Cause event, taking place starting October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023.

Why Support the Paddlin' For A Cause Campaign?

  • Suicide is a leading cause of death – and it is preventable. With your support, we’ll be one step closer to achieving our goal of bringing awareness to suicide prevention, mental health, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

  • Build your brand’s goodwill by supporting a cause everyone can get behind.

  • In the Tahoe-Truckee area there is a need to support local programming to increase mental health awareness, TBI survivors, & suicide prevention efforts. Funding raised through this campaign stays local.

Peer Fundraising

Host your own fundraiser to help Eileen meet her goal and bring more programming to the Truckee/Tahoe region.

Paddlin’ Gear Merchandise:

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