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Summer of Giving: Final Beach Cleanup Exceeds Expectations

Published on September 9, 2024 by Pineapple Willy’s

On September 7th, 2024, our final beach cleanup of the summer took place at Pineapple Willy’s, and what a finale it was! An incredible 187 individuals joined forces to make a real difference in our community. The turnout was impressive, and the impact was even greater.

A Cleaner Beach and a Brighter Future

Volunteers spent their morning collecting trash, debris, and other pollutants that harm our marine environment. Their efforts paid off, leaving our beach cleaner and more beautiful than ever.

Supporting Local Heroes and Community Champions

As promised, we donated $10 for every person who showed up, resulting in a total donation of $1,870 to Beach Care Services. This 501c3 non-profit organization provides vital emergency assistance to individuals in need in the Panama City Beach area, including rent payments, utilities, transportation, prescriptions, food, clothing, employment information, and more.

But that’s not all! Our friends at The Wicked Wheel matched our donation, contributing $1,870 to the Sea Cadets. This organization empowers young people to develop valuable skills, build confidence, and become active citizens.

A Summer of Giving, A Legacy of Love

Over the course of our 15 summer beach cleanups, we donated a total of $23,860 to 19 different local non-profit organizations. Since we started this event in 2018, we’ve donated an astonishing $103,840.00 to local non-profits in our community.

We’re grateful to each and every one of the volunteers, donors, and supporters who made this possible. Together, we’ve created a ripple effect of kindness that will be felt for years to come.

Thank you for being part of this journey!

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