Paddle for Parkinson’s Makes a Splash

North Padre Island will host the 15th annual Paddle for Parkinson’s on Saturday, August 30 with more than 100 participants expected to hit the water for a cause. Anyone is invited to show up at the event starting at 9 a.m. The meeting point is the Billish Park boat launch, featuring a 2.5-mile loop that welcomes kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, or anything human-powered.

Land-based attendees won’t be left out. Live music, barbecue, and a light-hearted awards ceremony will keep the atmosphere festive onshore. Registration is available online or on the morning of the event. Proceeds benefit Parkinson’s research and community support initiatives. Organizers say the event has raised about $183,000 in the last 15 years.

“When the founder of the event Ramona

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