Sep 29, 2024
Boy Scouts in Big Bend put their badges to good use Sunday, helping visually impaired community members have some fun out on the water.In partnership with the group Blind Outdoor Leisure Development (BOLD) scouts, led by Troop 26, helped about two dozen participants down the Fox River.It's very fun, you get to meet new people, 12-year-old Emmett Coughlin Derdziak said. You can also get to know them and also try to be friends." Emmett told TMJ4s Tahleel Mohieldin that he enjoyed sharing his love of canoeing and allowing others to experience the peace and relaxation of gilding through calm waters.Chris Abraham is Troop 26s Scout Master and he said their group, along with the Big Bend Vernons Lion Club, have been putting on the canoeing trip for more than 40 years. "(The scouts) all look forward to it every year, Abraham said. They enjoy this opportunity to be out here, especially on a nice daySundays turnout was the group's biggest yet with troops from Muskego and Mukwonago stepping in to help.The troops latest outing was Jenny Marchewkas second time canoeing with the scouts. Its just nice to be out on the water, Marchewka said. Theyre so kind and nice, all of the guides are wonderful.She also said she was thankful for the opportunities for adventure, shes gotten through BOLD since losing her vision.The non-profit puts on about 26 different summer and winter events annually in Southeastern Wisconsin.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip
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