Pedal/Paddle Battle aims to raise $24,000 to support local education and medical employees

The Pedal/Paddle battle will be returning for its 10th year in Petersburg, Alaska. After raising $20,400 for education in 2023, the Petersburg Medical Center is aiming higher this time.

"Our goal this year is $24,000 because it's 2024, we're shooting big," Community Wellness Manager Julie Walker said.

In 2023, PMC gave out four scholarships, three to Petersburg High School graduates and one to a PMC nursing student. However, there's more to these scholarships.

"We can offer a lot of money to aid with tuition, and if people stay here in [Petersburg], they will get this money like a regular scho...

 

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