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Each year we continue to make life-long memories for hundreds of children
and families from several different groups in the community. In 2008 will
take 1000 non-profit guests on nearly 100 therapeutic, confidence-building
and skills development sailing cruises.
“In the midst of extremely challenging times for our families … your
actions lift spirits and allow families to cherish every moment that they
have.” –Cancer Care Alliance
“For our teenagers in chemical dependency treatment, being on the boat
offers an alternative to drugs, which is a very important step for these kids.” –- Ryther Child
Center
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Brightening Lives
With Sailing Trips
on the Healing Sea
Sailing Heritage Society began over 27 years ago when Captain George Todd
started offering free trips around Lake Union aboard the 65’ schooner
Mallory Todd to patients from nearby Fred Hutchinson Cancer.
In 1995, Sailing Heritage Society was formally registered
as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and has since expanded to include victims
of domestic abuse, at-risk youth and disabled young people from over 30
diverse community organizations throughout the Puget Sound area.
Thousands of cancer patients, caretakers and families
have sailed with us as a respite from the pain, stress and emotional burdens
of physical illness.
Sailing Heritage Society programs also welcome people with a wide
range of emotional, mental or physical challenges on sailing trips which
emphasize individual development, leadership and confidence-building while
providing a rejuvenating, positive, unforgettable and possibly life-changing
experience.
NEW: Learn more about the unique and valuable work we do by
watching our video presentation, produced by Midair
Rose Productions.
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