Heroes on the Water visits Lake Lytle with outdoor program

The North Oregon Coast Heroes On the Water put on their first event of 2024 on Saturday, March 23, at Lake Lytle in Rockaway Beach. Building healing communities, Heroes on the Water provides free outdoor programs for U.S. active-duty military, veterans, law enforcement officers, first responders and their families.

Volunteers brought more that 20 kayaks to Lake Lytle in Rockaway Beach Saturday morning to paddle, fish and heal. With very light breezes and a misty drizzle, everyone had a great experience. Jeff Hope is the chapter coordinator and said this was one of the most successful events here in Oregon.

Chapter events are designed to create a welcoming and pressurefree environment and are proven to help reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. They provide a chance for participants to reconnect with themselves and others.

Events are open to family members of veterans and first responders at no cost because they believe that the focus should be on the whole person, which includes family as well. Check out Heroes on the Water at https://heroesonthewater. org/