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Alumni from around the country will also complete their own “Paddle for Leaders” challenges, raising funds to give the Alzar School experience to future teenagers.  Pledge to support their efforts here. [Link coming soon].

Then, in one day, (May 7th, 2015) co-founder and Head of School Sean Bierle will paddle from Payette Lake, high in the river’s watershed, down the upper North Fork of the Payette River, across Cascade Reservoir, and back onto the river, passing the Alzar School’s campus.  At Cabarton Bridge, supporters will join him on rafts, finishing the journey in Smith’s Ferry.   In tackling such a mighty endeavor, we hope to inspire others to join us in this journey of building an innovative school.

In total, Sean will:

• Travel over 60 miles
• Take more than 24,000 strokes
• Complete over 19 hours of continuous paddling

Sean will launch at midnight, paddle a variety of crafts, and will be joined for different legs of the trip by stakeholders in the school.  Throughout the marathon paddling session, we will tell the story of the school’s history, its students, and our vision for the future.

How YOU can paddle for leaders

FROM ANYWHERE…

You can paddle from anywhere by:

• Making an online pledge. Support by stroke, mile, or lump sum.  Choose to sponsor Sean’s journey in the Payette watershed, or an alumni’s “Paddle for Leaders” challenge on their waterway around the country.
• Following throughout the day.  We will be posting updates from Sean’s paddle, stories of our students, information about our vision for the future, and pulling raffle winners.  (All donors will be entered into a raffle to win a variety of exciting prizes!)
• Going for the big paddle trip.  Donors that are able to make major donations are invited to join the school’s leadership team for a multi-day rafting trip down the Wild & Scenic Main Salmon River in July 2015.  Email Sean Bierle for more details on this trip.
• Posting our custom hashtag — #ipaddle4 — and shout out what aspect you support. For example: #ipaddle4 #idaho”.

IF YOU’RE IN THE AREA…

Supporters in our area have several opportunities to join in on the day’s adventure.  You can paddle for leaders too.

• Kick off the big day with us!  On May 6th, the night before Sean launches, there will be a launch party at the Shore Lodge in McCall, with proceeds from the event going to the school.
• Finish the journey.  Supporters from Boise or Valley County who donate more than $100 are invited to raft along with Sean on the Cabarton Section (Class III) of the Payette River, arriving at Smith’s Ferry for the final celebration on May 7th.  Email Sean Bierle for more details on this trip

Together, we are trying to raise $100,000 in student scholarships this year.