Kickapoo Adventures hosts paddling fundraiser for veterans [Video]

VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Upwards of 60 people in Vermilion County grabbed their paddles and rowed to support military veterans this weekend.

Operation Honor Guard is a military non-profit that raises money for veteran services. On Saturday, Kickapoo Adventures helped them boost fundraising efforts.

American flags waved — and massive smiles were seen. Organizers and Kickapoo officials filmed the event. They hope to use Saturday’s paddle event to spread the word about Operation Honor Guard.

“I thought that I could use my resources to do something to raise money for veterans,” Julie Monahan said.

That’s exactly what Monahan did on Saturday. She’s the owner of Kickapoo Adventures and a 10-year Air Force veteran.

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“Most of the people that were in the very front were veterans, and that was pretty cool,” she said. “I wish I could have had all …