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Sophia Ruckriegel, 14, and her brother, Kilian Ruckriegel, 12, spearheaded, via social media, a paddle out in support of Black Lives Matter, Solidarity in Surf, Inclusion in Surf, and the creation of an anti-racist community at Napeague Lake Beach in Amagansett. More than 50 participated in the paddle out, with many more supporters on land. Through the event, over $3,000 was pledged to champion programming efforts for the community of color in Long Island, including to The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center, OLA of Eastern Long Island and Black Surfing Rockaway.
(Photo: Courtesy of The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center)
More than 50 people paddled out
(Photo: Courtesy of The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center)
Kilian Ruckriegel, 12, and Sophia Ruckriegel, 14, spearheaded, via social media, the paddle out
(Photo: Courtesy of The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center)
(Photo: Courtesy of The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center)
The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center’s long time teacher, Douglas Gee addresses the crowd
