“21 Stories For Scouts” Celebrates 15th Year Rappelling Down Iconic Kodak Tower
Over 60 Volunteers will Rappel 240 Feet Off Kodak Tower on May 17th
It’s an event that has become synonymous with adventure, courage, and community spirit. “21 Stories For Scouts” proudly announces its 15th annual rappelling event down the iconic Kodak Tower in Rochester, NY. This year’s event marks not only a milestone anniversary but also bids a fond farewell as it will be the last year participants will descend from the towering heights of the Kodak Tower.
What began as a daring challenge for thrill-seekers has transformed into a cherished tradition, raising essential funds for Seneca Waterways Council (local Scouts BSA Chapter) and promoting outdoor adventure and leadership development.
The Seneca Waterways Council partnered with Over the Edge, a company that conducts extreme rappelling events all over North America. “We’re incredibly proud to have reached this significant milestone,” says Stephen Hoitt, Scout Executive/CEO of Seneca Waterways Council. ”The experience, trepidation and excitement that a Scout feels atop a 30-foot climbing wall at summer camp is very similar to what these volunteers felt when they leaned back over the balcony, 240 feet above the ground.”
The Seneca Waterways Council extends its thanks to Kodak for the use of the building, for their incredible volunteers who helped participants cycle through the event, and for sponsoring teams of participants. Thanks also go to the following local companies who sponsored teams to rappel: Harris Beach LLC, Hoselton Auto Mall, and Taylor the Builder. “Thanks to the generosity of some incredible donors in our community, we were able to have Scouts rappel this year” Hoitt says.
For more information on Scouting or to donate to this event, visit www.21storiesforscouts.org or call (585) 244-4210.
21 Stories for Scouts does not have a date or new location for 2025.
About Seneca Waterways Council – Seneca Waterways Council of the Boy Scouts of America serves nearly 6,000 young people in Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, and Yates Counties. The Council provides an educational program for youth to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. More information about Seneca Waterways Council is available at www.senecawaterways.org.
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