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Our Mission
To promote wellness for first responders and veterans by providing recreation, balance, and strength through paddling, kayaking and other therapies. ~
Stand Up With Us Fundraiser– Event Photos Here
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Lido Paddle Project raises money to provide equipment and therapies to serve first responders and veterans through S.U.P., kayak and innovative therapies. Every dollar provided by the community funds our work to heal our healers and protect our protectors. Our work helps to combat depression, PTSD and the immense stressors faced by our everyday heroes so that TOGETHER we can shift the national dialogue towards mental wellness.
The necessity for resources to address the mental health of our nation has never been greater. Lido Paddle Project is here to serve our everyday heroes who choose daily to heal and protect others before themselves. The organization partners with like-minded organizations combining a variety of innovative therapies for mental wellness, balance and inner strength.
[/vc_column_text][ut_fancy_image image=”9280″ title=”Health Benefits?” title_color=”#ffffff”]This sport offers an array of benefits: core, arm and leg strength; stress reduction; community involvement. Together these boost immune systems and allow for mental and physical balance.[/ut_fancy_image][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section content_placement=”top” parallax=”content-moving” background_position=”left top” css=”.vc_custom_1597908425718{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-image: url(https://lidopaddleproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/yellow-bkgrnd-photo.jpg?id=9012) !important;}”][vc_row full_width=”” background_position=”center center” css=”.vc_custom_1597828867346{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1597051079588{padding-top: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1614813254253{padding-top: 20px !important;}”]
Welcome First Responders and Veterans
Lido Paddle Project is able to offer a variety of equipment, provide innovative therapies, and, can host groups up to 100 out of Newport Beach, Dana Point, and ocean paddles out of Laguna Beach.
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As a nonprofit, Lido Paddle Project relies on generous donations from individuals like you! Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting our first responders and veterans by covering all costs related to paddling and kayaking. Every donation is 100% tax-deductible. LPP is a registered 501(c)3 EIN#85-3519919
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We often go without quality sleep due to long hours. The emotional tolls are challenging for many. Self-care, exercise, and healthy time with family is quite valued to re-charge and relax. Thank you to Lido Paddle Project for choosing to help all first responders.[/ut_single_quote][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][ut_single_quote style=”style-2″ activate_rating=”no” author_font_weight=”bold” company_font_weight=”bold” author=”Ann Marie McKay” company=”Veteran U.S. Air Force” css=”.vc_custom_1598934442998{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #dfe69f !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”]There’s no more peaceful place for me than on a paddle board on the ocean. Out there, just me and nature. The concerns of the world fall away. It reminds me how truly beautiful this world is. Paddle boarding allows me to work out my frustrations, my stress, and refocus. It is truly the most perfect physical and mental therapy I have ever experienced. 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