It was a group of women from the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club who thought they could and wanted to do more to help others rather than just compete in the club’s popular Wednesday night sailboat races for their own fun and recreation. Ms. Race
And so the Ms. Race was born.
That was 20 years, and this year’s event on Aug. 17 is expected to draw larger crowds, more contestants, and for the women, best of all, another year of record-breaking donations to 180 Turning Lives Around.
Officially, the MS race is a charity sailboat race hosted by the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club where all competitors, skippers and crews alike, must be female.
189 Turning Lives Around is the nonprofit organization that works to end domestic and sexual abuse With its motto “We are here for you when you’re ready,” the registered 501 ©3. Non-profit offers free and confidential resources, including 24 hour a day hotlines, counseling, legal advocacy, emergency safe house, and art, play, drama and music therapy for children.
In short, the non-profit empowers survivors and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault to find the courage and strength to turn their lives around.
As a non-profit organization, 180 Turning Lives Around,180 receives some financial support from government and civic agencies and foundations, but also depends on faith-based organizations, corporations, foundations and thoughtful and concerned women like the Yacht Club members who admire their work and have made their organization because of its dedication the recipient of funds they are able to raise from all sources.
Every woman who participates in the MS Race contributes to 180 Turning Lives Around, as do many others who follow the sailing schedules and activities of the Yacht Club.
This year’s race is anticipated to be as record breaking as the last three. Each year, donations to 180 Turning Lives Round have been higher than the year previous and countless women and families across the Monmouth County area has been the recipients of much needed care and attention because of that.
The MS Race also honors women who have bene driving forces in their own fields. Last year, the race was held commemorating MS Race supporter and co-chair, Eileen Campbell. Campbell lost her prolonged battle with cancer earlier in the year. Theme of the race, Women Wind Warriors, celebrated women’s strength and resilience sailing with the wind.
Ms. Race
