Cape Cod Bay Challenge Celebrates 19th Year
Photo courtesy: Cape Cod Bay Challenge
South Shore, Massachusetts – The 19th Annual Cape Cod Bay Challenge (CCBC), the oldest and most recognized stand-up paddle (SUP) event in the Northeast, returns this year in person to benefit Christopher’s Haven, a home for kids when cancer hits home. Located near Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Christopher’s Haven consists of nine fully furnished apartments and a community recreation area for families of children being treated for cancer in nearby Boston hospitals.
Over the past 19 years, the Cape Cod Bay Challenge has raised over $1.3 million to benefit Christopher’s Haven and has attracted nearly 800 participants.
This summer, the CCBC will offer two options for paddlers to participate: a 16-mile in-person distance paddle and a four-mile in-person “CCBC-Lite” paddle. There will also be an After Paddle Celebration at the Levitate Backyard from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm on August 15, 2026, (1871 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA). Tickets to the event are available on theevent's registration website.
“The past 19 years have been rooted in a deep commitment to Christopher’s Haven and the families it serves,” said Mike Chase, CCBC President and Christopher’s Haven Board Member. “Each year, the Challenge brings together an incredible community of paddlers united by purpose, camaraderie, and the shared goal of making a meaningful impact. We’re especially grateful for the ongoing support of our sponsor, Levitate, whose partnership makes this event possible.”
100% of the proceeds from the CCBC will benefit Christopher’s Haven, located at One Emerson Place in Boston’s West End, across the street from Massachusetts General Hospital. Over 500 families have stayed at Christopher’s Haven to date, and the Cape Cod Bay Challenge’s support over the past 19 years has contributed to making those stays possible.
“The Cape Cod Bay Challenge continues to be an incredible force of support for Christopher’s Haven,” said Susan Kagan, Executive Director at Christopher’s Haven. “For 19 years, their commitment has made a tangible difference in the lives of the families we serve. Each year’s paddle brings renewed energy to our mission and helps us reach more families in need. We are deeply grateful to the CCBC team for their continued dedication and for helping us share our story with communities across the region and beyond.”
Paddler registration, ticket information, and pricing can be found by visiting the event page.
About Christopher’s Haven
Opened on Labor Day 2006, Christopher's Haven is a 501(c)(3) organization located in Boston, Massachusetts, with a mission to operate a supportive community consisting of nine temporary apartments and a community recreation area for families of children being treated for cancer in nearby Boston hospitals. Christopher's Haven holds the distinction of being the only organization of its kind that offers an apartment setting for the entire family, specific programs and activities for children undergoing outpatient treatment, as well as programs for siblings and parents, and takes full advantage -- through the help of an extensive volunteer network -- of both the unparalleled medical and cultural advantages of Boston. For more information, please visit http://www.christophershaven.org.
