Manhattan Beach Fundraising: Paddle App, Tour De Pier, Literacy
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — With just 45 hours left in their fundraising deadline, Sam Nicholson of Manhattan Beach is asking community members to step up to support the Paddle App. Nicholson and pals Matt Dull and Nick Cerofeci have raised $23,202 of their $24,460 goal, according to their Kickstarter page.
You can read more about Paddle in the following article on Manhattan Beach Patch: Manhattan Beach Teens Go On Kickstarter To Fund 'Paddle' App.
Fist Pump For Pop The Bubble 2020
When moms get together, there's no end to what they can accomplish! And the moms and women that comprise Pop The Bubble 2020 continue to accomplish and then some.
Their latest endeavor is raising funds to pay for pre-selected books on diversity that kids at different grade levels can read to learn more about each other. All books will be purchased at pages {a bookstore} in downtown Manhattan Beach, thereby supporting an independent, local business.
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District is among the area school districts that will receive the books for their students. The public schools districts in Hermosa Beach and El Segundo are also participating.
Launched on September 1 and designed with literacy in mind, Pop The Bubble 2020 has exceeded its goal for the month of September and has raised $5,505, which is more than their $5,000 goal. Of course, a goal is just a goal and so Pop The Bubble is approaching local businesses to donate to match the $5,000 already raised. The group's initial fundraising was to then be followed in October by raising the same amount to purchase the same books through pages for students in the Compton Unified School District.
You can learn more about the Pop The Bubble 2020 "South Bay Diversity Fundraiser" in the following article: Manhattan Beach: Here's How You Can Help Pop The Bubble On Racism.
Skechers Tour de Pier This Sunday
Normally held outdoors near the Manhattan Beach Pier, this year's event was moved from May to this Sunday, Sept. 13 and has gone virtual due to COVID-19. The event raises funds for three cancer charities: The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research (pancreatic.org), The Uncle Kory Foundation (unclekory.org) and Cancer Support Community (cancersupportredondobeach.org).
There are several ways to participate this year: Join the virtual ride on Sunday and ride from home, walk or run on a treadmill or just dance around to the 50-minute virtual workout. You can sign up for an in-person Spin class at Cycle Bar Manhattan Beach, Bay Club Redondo Beach, Cycle Bar Santa Monica or Cycle Bar Culver City. Three of the classes are 30 minutes; one will be 45. The number of riders is limited and COVID-19 safety protocols are in place, according to event organizers. All riders must wear face masks and each rider's temperature will be taken before the ride. Waivers will be required; sign them at the ride. Other ideas include taking a bike ride with friends or choosing your own exercise/movement activity.
Because this event is virtual, there is no limit to the number of riders or commitments to fill bikes per team. There is no required fundraising beyond the registration fee, which is $50 per participant, but all riders are encouraged to raise the $150 suggested fundraising minimum.
This article originally appeared on the Manhattan Beach Patch
