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Paddle Out Benefit Donates Largest-ever Sum

Paddle Out check presented to Lt. Andy Boyt Memorial Fund.

By Press Release

CAPE MAY – The Eighth Annual Paddle Out to remember fallen Cape May firefighter Lt. Andy Boyt was the largest ever, according to a release. 
The funds raised are provided to the Lt. Andy Boyt Memorial Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity that supports the National Fallen Firefighters Fund and individuals in Cape May that may need assistance. 
Michelle Boyt, chairperson, stated “This is the largest amount of contributions we have raised.” 
The total was $21,000. Included in that amount was $3,680 in Paddle Out shirts that were sold by the Flying Fisch Studio who donated a portion of every shirt sold to the fund.  Boyt stated, “That the partnership with the Flying Fish and their generosity over the past eight years has greatly assisted the fund.”  
The Paddle Out starts with many individuals paddling out on surfboards and forming a circle in the ocean. They then toss a flower in the water in remembrance of Boyt.  The event continues with a spaghetti dinner, Chinese auction, raffles and more to raise funds for the  fund. 
This year over 250 individuals participated and several others provided sponsorships.
If anyone is interested in making a tax-deductible contribution to the Lt. Andy Boyt Memorial Fund, they can send a check to 1030 Ohio Ave. Cape May, NJ 08204.

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