Splash Challenge at Peterborough Lift Locks For Easter Seals Fundraiser
/It will be tough to top this water challenge!
Wayne Harding, Rotary Club of Peterborough president, his son Jackson Harding, Easter Seals ambassador Mitchell McCall and brother Eli McCall got blasted with a fire hose twice while paddling in the canal below the Lift Locks on Monday afternoon.
The soaking was part of the Carl Oake Rotary Splash Challenge encouraging Peterborough families to film or photograph aquatic activities such as water balloon fights, pool dives or anything to get wet. It began back on May 17.
The challenge doubles as a fundraiser where all proceeds will go towards Rotary projects in Peterborough and Easter Seals.
The challenge started on May 14 and runs until June 19. Photo By David Tuan Bui
“The needs of the community don’t go away, in fact, they probably increase as we all know,” said Rick Storey, Rotary Club of Peterborough. “This has been good to have some fun, having some smiles and we will raise some money for Easter Seals and Rotary Club which is fantastic.”
Rick Storey (left) with Peterborough Fire Services, the latter provided the firehose to spray the canoers. Storey did not get soaked during the event. Photo By David Tuan Bui
The challenge replaced the 35th annual Carl Oake Rotary Swimathon typically held at the Balsillie Family YMCA pool every February. It could not be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over $1.2 million has been raised during the 35-year span helping Rotary projects such as the Habitat for Humanity Youth Program, Homeward Bound Program, Family Day at Del Crary Park and Strong Kids program at the YMCA.
Mitchell McCall (left) and Eli McCall (right) were one of two canoes that went through the fire hose provided by Peterborough Fire Services. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
This fundraiser will help aid Easter Seals since their annual Peterborough Easter Seals telethon was postponed from June 13 to Sept. 26 because of the pandemic that was announced on June 4.
Wayne Harding (left) and Jackson Harding (right)
