It was a record setting evening raising $500K for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) at its 22nd annual signature “Bow Ties & Bling” Gala at the Hilton Sandestin. In what became the first matching funds occasion for ECCAC, the Jim Pierce Family, for whom the Pierce Family CAC is named after in Walton County, stepped forward to offer to match the guest Paddle Raise. As it turns out, the Paddle Raise amounted to $100K, then Jim and Tammy Pierce matched that for a total of $200K raised for that alone. An additional $300K was raised via the non-profit’s live and silent auctions and a wine pull. With Centers in Okaloosa and Walton County, in ECCAC’s 21-year history, right at 15,000 children have received more than 150,000 services at no cost to include mental health therapy, crisis intervention, referrals to other community providers, interviews and medicals. Visit www.eccac.org or call (850) 833-9237, Ext. 283.
The Destin Chamber’s annual standup paddle board race is back — Paddle at the Park Sponsored by Destin ER. The event is moving to Henderson Beach State Park; hence, the name change! Formerly known as Paddle at the Porch, this event, now in its 9th year, will be held on Aug. 21, 2021. It features 1- and 3-mile recreational races and a 6-mile elite race, to be followed by awards, food and fun! Paddle at the Park Sponsored by Destin ER targets locals and visitors interested in the rapidly growing standup paddle board sport. Open to the public, it is being held in partnership with BOTE and Henderson Beach State Park. Want to sponsor? Email cassy@DestinChamber.com.
Destin Rotary’s recent Annual Cajun Crawfish Bash held at The Towne Centre at Seascape with co-host Mezcal Mexican Grill raised an approximate record-breaking $15,000! Event proceeds are benefitting Food For Thought, Harvest House, Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast, Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s community outreach initiatives and The Rotary Club of Destin’s Scholarship Fund.
Trees on the Coast recently planted two oak trees at Destin Elementary School. Future plans included cleaning up the corner of Kelly and Beach (on the school side) and planting an “Honor Tree” there for Kohltan.
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