Fundraiser to support Foundation’s Pass It Forward Project

[CHARLESTON COUNTY] Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission’s (CCPRC) non-profit partner, the Charleston County Parks Foundation, will host a sunset harbor cruise on Sept.12 in an effort to raise funds for the Pass It Forward Project.

Guests aboard the Palmetto Breeze will enjoy music, light hors d’oeuvre and drinks while admiring breathtaking sunset views of the Charleston Harbor. The cruise will board from the dock at Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant starting at 5:30 p.m., on the Red’s Ice House side. The cruise will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. Attire is casual.

Tickets are $75 per person, which includes light hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine (ages 21 and up only). Tickets for the cruise are available at the CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link).

This event is a fundraiser for the Charleston County Parks Foundation’s Pass it Forward Project, which provides opportunities for all members of our community who encounter barriers to have access to CCPRC’s parks, programs and services. In addition to providing summer camp scholarships for local children, the Pass It Forward Project also supports programs like Special Olympic Kayaking training and competition, Inclusive Swim Nights at CCPRC’s waterparks, and Wheel To Surf adaptive surfing events.

The Charleston County Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization formed in 1990 by CCPRC. Its mission is to help ALL residents experience Charleston County Parks and programs. Presently, the foundation is working on four projects: The Genesis Project, the Pass It Forward Project, the McLeod Plantation Historic Site Project and the Nature Stewardship Fund. The Genesis Project focuses on drowning prevention in the Lowcountry by raising funds to offer aquatic programs in the Johns Island, Awendaw/McClellanville and Ravenel/Hollywood areas. The Pass It Forward Project provides opportunities and scholarships for all members of our community to enjoy parks and programs. The McLeod Plantation Historic Site Project supports the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission’s cultural and historical research, preservation, interpretation, and education for diverse audiences with an emphasis on underrepresented histories at this site and throughout Charleston County Parks. The Nature Stewardship Fund is focused on preserving, protecting and managing the natural resources throughout the Charleston County Park system for the enjoyment and benefit of the citizens of the Lowcountry for years to come. For more information on The Charleston County Parks Foundation, call 843-795-4386 or visit www.CharlestonCountyParksFoundation.org.