06/14/2026
Two weeks ago, our community came together for Isla Fay at the Keiki Paddle Kickoff.
What started as a night of music, movies, friends, and community has grown into something much bigger. Since the kickoff, 57 young paddlers have signed up to spend their summer raising money and support for Isla and her family, and together they’ve already raised more than $10,000 toward this year’s goal.
Since that night, Isla has begun intensive treatment. The fight she and her family are facing is very real, and very hard, so the support from this community means more now than ever.
The Keiki Paddle has never been about a single event. It’s about kids helping kids. It’s about a community rallying around a local family and reminding them they don’t have to face this journey alone.
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, bought raffle tickets, spread the word, and helped make the kickoff such a success.
Special thanks to our Kickoff sponsors and supporters:
Blue Water Hunter
Bluewater Hunter
Santa Barbara Landing
Stardust Sportfishing
SANTA BARBARA SAILING
Get Hooked Seafood Delivery
Channel Islands Surfboards
Patagonia
Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant
Lighthouse Skateshop
FLORENCE 🚩
Riviera Towel & Gift Company
LOVEWORN® Jill Johnson
Surf N Wear’s Beach House
Mollusk Santa Barbara
Toad&Co Clothing
Jack Johnson
A huge thank you as well to and Summer Victoria🎶 for donating their time and incredible musical talent to make the evening so memorable. If you haven’t heard them play, they will be performing at SOhO on June 16.
If your child would like to participate, there is still time to register and join this year’s paddle on August 8, 2026. And if paddling isn’t your thing, please consider supporting one of our young fundraisers or making a donation to Isla’s campaign. Link in the bio.
Let’s keep the momentum going for Isla. 💛🌊
