Paddle for Benny is in honour of Leah Kindree’s son Ben, who sadly died by suicide in October 2020 after living with mental illness for more than 20 years.

The purpose of this event is to raise money for mental health support. Please give generously.

ALL donations go to the ROBBIE DEAN COUNSELLING CENTRE, a much needed organization in Renfrew County that supports the mental well-being of residents at no charge. To learn more about the services they offer please visit their website at www.robbiedeancentre.com



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2024 EVENT DETAILS

Paddle for Benny 2024 - Sept 28 at Paddler Co-op

(A FUNDRAISER for Mental Health programs at the Robbie Dean Family Centre)

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EVENT DETAILS: 

Daytime Paddle: Lower Madawaska River


Evening Schedule: at Paddler Co-Op in Palmer Rapids

 (Indigenous Knowledge Keeper & ED of Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation)

 How water and the land help us connect and heal

Wayne Donison - Welcome and History of Paddle for Benny

Ryan O’Connor - The Power of Community

Monique Yashinskie - The Robbie Dean Counselling Centre


To Learn More and Register: 

To learn more go to: https://www.kwpclub.ca/events/paddle-for-benny 

Call Paddler Co-op 613-758-2772 or visit https://paddlerco-op.ca/paddle-for-benny/ to register for camping and confirm your attendance. Camping revenues help offset the cost of putting this event on. 

A BIG Thank You to all the donors and sponsors of last year's Paddle for Benny! Over 55 organizations and individuals contributed to the raffle and silent auction, helping raise money for mental health support. Our fundraising goal this year is $10,000, with all proceeds going to the Robbie Dean Counselling Centre. Please donate generously: 

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