You need to log in or sign up before continuing.

Help Vero Beach Rowing Athletes Raise $40,000

Support youth rowing through financial assistance, equipment, transportation & programs.

Start Fundraising

Barbara Kachele
I donated in support of this campaign on Bodie Kachele's page.

$50
A supporter of C C
I donated in support of this campaign on C C's page.

$10
A supporter of Colin Mack
I donated in support of this campaign on Colin Mack's page.

$10
A supporter of Kyle Smith
I donated in support of this campaign on Kyle Smith's page.

$10

A supporter of Todd Young
I donated in support of this campaign on Todd Young's page.

$50
A supporter of Karee Edwards
I donated in support of this campaign on Karee Edwards's page.

$10
A supporter of Maria Ballester
I donated in support of this campaign on Maria Ballester's page.

$10
A supporter of Nicholas Novelli
I donated in support of this campaign on Nicholas Novelli's page.

$10

Katie Swenson
"Yea Hunter! You are a great rower, sturdy leader, and much loved Grandson!"

$100
Steve Offill
I donated in support of this campaign on Sarah Wisedale's page.

$25
Meg and Ted Heim
"Congrats Jack and the whole Team"

$50
Howard Crawford
"Go Girl!"

Ayesha Sevilla
I donated in support of this campaign on Fabiana Capasso's page.

$50
A supporter of Olivia Forbes
I donated in support of this campaign on Olivia Forbes's page.
A supporter of Gabriella Zajicek
I donated in support of this campaign on Gabriella Zajicek 's page.
A supporter of Theodore Guay
I donated in support of this campaign on Theodore Guay's page.

$50

A supporter of Ella Glauber
I donated in support of this campaign on Ella Glauber's page.

$50
Anonymous
"Row well!"
Anonymous
I donated in support of this campaign.
Anonymous
I donated in support of this campaign.

Anonymous
I donated in support of this campaign.
Anonymous
I donated in support of this campaign.
Anonymous
I donated in support of this campaign.
Pamela Bauman
"Gramela & Grandpa Bruce believe Rowing has been a Blessing 2showcase Carter’s impressive Gifts of Courage, Commitment, Conditioning among others big💙"

$225

Bruce and Kelly Fretwell
"Love supporting this crew! "
John Miller
"Go Vero"
Gregory Zajicek
"Go Ella. "

$100
Jane Hollinger
"Way to go Emerson. We are very proud of you. Love you! Grandpa and Grandma Hollinger"

$50

Kelly Hiden
"For Coach Mack... VRB club changed his life"

$100
Bill Joslin
I donated in support of this campaign on Todd Young's page.

$50
Linda Kennett
I donated in support of this campaign.
Annie Kachele
"We love you!"

$25

View All 185 Supporters

$25,294 towards $40,000

63 37 U

63%

Towards Our Goal

58

Fundraisers

237

Donations

0

Recurring Donors

42,195 Meters. One Team. One Community.

2026 VBR Erg-A-Thon: Every Meter Makes an Impact

At Vero Beach Rowing, every stroke is powered by teamwork — and the same is true off the water.

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, VBR’s youth rowers will come together for our annual Erg-A-Thon, our largest youth fundraising event of the year.

From 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Toffey Rowing Center, athletes will work together to relay-row 42,195 meters — the distance of a full marathon — on rowing machines called ergs.

It’s a challenge that puts their endurance, determination and teamwork to the test while raising critical support for Vero Beach Rowing.

Our 2026 Goal: $40,000

This year, we’re challenging our VBR community to come together and raise $40,000 in support of our youth rowing programs.

Each participating athlete will have an individual fundraising page and goal:

High School Rowers: $600
Middle School Rowers: $400

Every donation made through an athlete’s page brings that rower closer to their individual goal — and brings the entire team closer to our $40,000 campaign goal.

Your Support Makes Rowing Possible

Funds raised through the Erg-A-Thon help Vero Beach Rowing provide the resources and opportunities that allow young athletes to learn, compete and grow through the sport of rowing.

Your support helps provide:

Financial assistance that makes rowing accessible to young athletes regardless of financial circumstances
Equipment and resources our athletes need to train and compete safely
Transportation that helps connect young people with rowing opportunities
Youth programming and summer opportunities that introduce new athletes to the sport
Quality coaching and program support that help our rowers develop both on and off the water

This summer alone, Vero Beach Rowing served 111 young people through competitive rowing, Learn to Row and community partner programs, including partnerships with Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Youth Guidance, Boys & Girls Club and Feed the Lambs.

For many young athletes, rowing becomes much more than a sport. It teaches discipline, resilience, confidence, teamwork and the value of working toward something bigger than yourself.

42,195 Meters. One Team. One Community.

Whether you give $25, $100, sponsor an athlete’s full goal or simply share a rower’s fundraising page with your network, every gift moves us forward.

You’re also invited to join us on Saturday, November 14 from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Toffey Rowing Center to cheer on our athletes as they take on the marathon-distance challenge.

Together, we can help ensure that more young people in our community have the opportunity to experience everything rowing has to offer.

Help us reach $40,000. Every meter makes an impact!

Vero Beach Rowing, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.