Rotary Cardiac Champ Challenge

July 27, 2025
8am - End of races
Kill Kare State Park
St. Albans, Vermont

 

The Event

Join us for a day of fun, excitement, and community spirit, as we race to support the expansion of cardiac services at Northwest Medical Center!
 
Whether you're paddling or cheering from the sidelines, this event is packed with energy and purpose! 
 

RACE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Three ways to help:  
 

1. Form a Team & Race

  • 18 ft. Inflatable boats!  
  • Each team guaranteed at least 2 races!

2. Be an Event Sponsor

  • Donate using the QR code below...

3. Show up and Cheer

  • We'll need volunteers to help on the day of the event too!
 

The Race

  • 18' Inflatable Rubber Boat Race: A high-energy race between uniquely decorated teams.
  • Family Fun: Food vendors, live music, and activities for all ages at Kill Kare State Park.
  • Heartfelt Impact: 100% of funds raised go directly to supporting cutting-edge cardiac care at Northwestern Medical Center.
 

 

 

 

Why We're Doing It

 
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Franklin County.  Currently, many of our loved ones are forced to travel long distances to receive the cardiac care they need. Northwestern Medical Center believes you shouldn’t have to leave your community to get top-notch cardiac healthcare. That’s why NMC is expanding cardiac services—to ensure critical cardiac care is available right here in Franklin County. 
 
The St Albans Rotary is partnering with NMC and establishing this new annual fundraiser, the Rotary Cardiac Champ Challenge, to raise funds in support of the expansion of cardiac care. Having more cardiac care resources available locally will reduce the stress and financial burden of travel for patients and families, ensure faster, more accessible care during critical moments, and strengthen the health and well being of our entire community!

The Rotary Cardiac Champ Challenge will help finance the first phase in expanding cardiac care services available in Franklin County, a cardiac reading station. The acquisition of a reading station will allow for the reading of echos and nuclear stress tests in-house. These stations and the associated software will also upgrade the ability to perform routine tasks such as reading EKGs, stress tests, and monitors - and will provide the IT framework to support a Device Clinic (pacemakers, defibrillators, implantable loop recorders). Help ensure that these vital cardiac services will be available locally to the folks of Franklin County!

Everyone Can Participate!

 
Even if you can't be present on the day of the race, you can still make a difference by scanning the QR code on the right, or visiting our donation page at the link below: