NYCkayaker 2008 Paddle for a Parkinson's Cure ( July 2008)

[Lee Reiser/Leona Fontaine]

Hi All:
I recently received an interesting E-Mail from Cherie Crowningshield with details
of a Kayak journey she is planning with her good friend Paul to benefit the Michael J Fox Foundation
for Parkinson's awareness.  This trip will start on the shores of Lake Champlain
in Port Kent, NY and end at the Statue of Liberty in NYC. (Approx.10 Days, 300 Miles). Her Father
was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and Cherie works with many individuals
living with this debilitating illness.

Cherie is inquiring if there are other Kayakers out there who would be interested
in supporting her cause. ( Their original schedule is posted at the end of this 
e-mail, but is subject to change..
We will keep you posted.)

I have volunteered to assist Cherie and Paul in this cause by committing to a 30
mile paddle from Plum Point to Yonkers. ( Dates to be determined...should be after the 16th of July).
My Mother-in-Law has suffered with Parkinson's for the past ten years, so this is a cause
that is close to our hearts. My wife, Leona has sent e-mails to our friends and co-workers requesting
them to sponsor me for every mile that I paddle with a cap at 30 miles. For example,
if someone pledges $1.00 a mile, and I complete the 30 miles, their contribution
will be $30. In just a week's time, Leona and I were able toobtain 31 sponsors with $860 pledged. 

We thought it would be great if we could get other Paddlers to participate in any
fashion that is convenient for them. Here are some suggestions if you are interested:

1) You can paddle as you choose and contribute a flat amount at your discretion.
2) You can paddle a certain # of miles and request sponsorship from your friends.
3) You can request that your friends and family sponsor someone you know that is
paddling.
4) You can offer Cherie and Paul support by paddling with them at any given point.

All contributions should be payable to "The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's
Research".

If you need modes of transportation, car-pools are available. Other experienced 
Kayakers will be paddling with me to Yonkers, so you will be in good company.

I have included Cherie's original e-mail and tentative schedule below. Please
contact me if you have any questions or wish to participate in any way. We look 
forward to hearing from you and know you will feel good about participating in a
very worthy cause.




Cherie Crowningshield’s E- Mail and Attachments



-----Forwarded Message----- 
From: Cherie C 
Sent: May 14, 2008 9:37 PM 
To: ariane skywalker , ashleigh livingston , m a , britt , dixie belcher , Erik 
Baard , Janet Sayward , justin bourdon , Friends of Brook Park , christine least
, carol crowningshield , Carrie Golitz , Gretchen Crowningshield , Kerry Crowningshield
, Willaru , odette citron , Michael Cook , david mueller , paul dickerson , Ralph
Diaz , Ellen Frey , Lee Reiser/Leona Fontaine , jack gilman , hiromi ohno , howard
smith , Megan livingstone , James , jen rushford , kim , lidia , marzipan , minako
+ yoshi , Osmany No , pat , "Paul Pulsifer," , Romulo , Steve Wates , 
Sunbringer , tommy sloan 
Subject: Paddle for a Cure with contact info 
Dear friends, 
My friend Paul and I are planning a kayak journey in July to benefit The Michael
J. Fox Foundation and Parkinson's awareness. We will be starting our trip on
the shores of Lake Champlain in Port Kent, NY and ending at the Statue of Liberty
in NYC. This will take approximately 10 days and the distance is averaging 300 miles.
We are inquiring if we might be able to possibly have you support us in spreading
awareness and possibly help us raise funds for Parkinson's research. This cause
is very dear to my heart due to the fact that my father was diagnosed with Parkinson's
Disease and I now work with many individuals living with Parkinson's. Attached
is an overview of our itinerary, who we are and a poster we are using to generate
awareness/ raise funds. Anything you might be able to do would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much light and love, Cherie -n- Paul   

Itinerary for July 2008, “Paddle for a Cure”


Saturday 12th: 
10 miles Port Kent to the east side of Willsboro point (5:00am-9:00am)
10 miles Willsboro point to Whallonsburg (1:00pm)
10 Miles Whallonsburg to Westport (5:00) 30 miles total

Sunday 13th: 
10 miles Westport to Port Henry (5:00am-9:00am)
8 miles Port Henry to Crown Point (12 noon)
13 miles Crown Point to Fort Ticonderoga (5:00pm) 31 miles total

Monday 14th: 
12miles the park at Ticonderoga to Clemens (5:00am-9:00am)
8 miles Clemens to Whitehall (12 noon)
12 miles Whitehall to Fort Ann (6:00pm) 32 miles total

Tuesday 15th: 
12 miles Fort Ann to Fort Edward (5:00am-10:00am)
10 miles Fort Edward to Schuylerville (2:00pm)
9 miles Schuylerville to Saratoga National Park (5:00pm) 31 miles total

Wednesday 16th: 
10 miles SPAC to Mechanicville (5:00am-9:00am)
10 miles Mechanicville to Troy Locks (1:00pm)
10 miles Troy Locks to Papscanee Island (5:00pm) 30 miles total

Thursday 17th: 
11 miles Cooper Kill to Matthew Point (5:00am-10:00am)
10 miles Matthew Point to Hudson (2:00pm)
10 miles Hudson to Germantown (5:00pm) 31 miles total

Friday 18th: 
13 Germantown to Kingston (5:00am-10:00am)
13 miles Kingston to Lange Rack (3:00pm)
8 Lange Rack to Marlboro (6:00pm) 34 miles total

Saturday 19th: 
15 miles Marlboro to West Point (5:00am-10:00am)
7 miles West Point to Peekskill (2:00pm) 22 miles total

Sunday 20th: 
11 miles Peekskill to North Park (5:00am-9:00am)
14 miles North Park to Yonkers (3:00pm) 25 miles total

Monday 21st: 
16 miles Yonkers to Battery (8:00am-1:00pm)
3 miles Battery to Statue of Liberty (6:30pm) 19 miles total  







Best regards,

Lee Reiser
914-319-9658 ( Cell)
845-352-0162 ( Home)
E-mail Address: lee060 at earthlink.net