Children between the ages of 7 and 18 participate in an open ocean paddle to provide financial and emotional support to both a child with a life-threatening illness and a non-profit organization that supports children in the Santa Barbara community.
The Keiki Paddle
We are thrilled to announce that 2024 The Keiki Paddle for Cole Racich is officially underway and donations are open. Registration is currently closed due to capacity limitations. The paddle with take place on August 17th.
Donations can be made via the link below.
Thanks for your supporting the paddle!
About us
The children's paddle (keiki is Hawaiian for child) started in 2008 based on two desires; the first being that many of our own children wanted to participate in our organization and second, we, as parents, wanted to instill the fundamental concept of giving back to our community and having a little fun while doing it.
In 2008 we had over 80 paddlers complete the 8 miles from Goleta pier to the Santa Barbara pier with a celebration and BBQ on Ledbetter Beach.
The Keiki Paddle is growing each year but the message is the same. Our children are learning that we receive when we give and many can unite to help those in need in our community. This is a lesson they can take with them throughout life and as parents, we are proud of what they accomplish every year!
Current Paddle
Cole Racich
Meet Cole Racich. He is a standout Surfer, Junior Lifeguard and Varsity Water Polo Player. Cole loves traveling up and down the coast playing water polo and surfing with his friends- his local break is Campus Point. In 2023, he was diagnosed with Leukemia and spent 5 months in and out of the hospital. Today, he is out of treatment and looking forward to getting back to doing things that he loves.
Registration is not yet open, but plan to join us alongside Cole for the Keiki Paddle on August 17th!
