Posted by Steve Lettau on May 18, 2022

Fundraiser to feature 13.25 mile canoe/kayak trip

By Conley Publishing Group

FREDONIA — Mel’s Charities, already widely known for its successful Mel’s Pig Roast, BC’s 8-Pin Tap, Lollapalooza, Pig Scramble Golf Outing and more, is adding another event to its fundraising family.

Mel’s River Run will be held May 28 and is a family friendly trip down the Milwaukee River via canoe or kayak. The approximately 13.25-mile trip starts at Waubedonia Park in Fredonia and ends at Veterans Park in Grafton. Registration and loading starts at 7:30 a.m., with paddles in the water at 9 a.m.

Participants must bring their own canoe or kayak.

The run can take three to four hours to complete and participants are advised to bring plenty of water. This is not a race, but an opportunity to take a scenic trip for a good cause.

Since 1999, Mel’s Charities has awarded more than $1.6 million to dozens of charities, with a strong emphasis on human services, special needs and memorial scholarships.

The cost of the River Run is $20 in advance and $40 the day of the event.

Since the event will take place on Memorial Day weekend, Mel’s is hosting two patriotic contests: bestdressed individual and bestdressed canoe/kayak.

To register, see the River Run route or for more information, go to https://givebutter. com/2022MelsRiverRun.

This is an UNTIMED, family-friendly river run. Bring your own canoe or kayak. This is not a race, we just want everyone to enjoy their time on the Milwaukee River. When you reach Veteran’s park in Grafton, Mel’s will be waiting for you with beverages, and food to enjoy!