Giving It Forward Together - GIFT

09/15/2026

We feel profoundly blessed to share that, thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community, we are donating $9,000 to the Special Olympics. This contribution will directly support these incredible athletes, empowering them with the resources, training, and opportunities they deserve.
An achievement like this is never a solo effort. We are deeply thankful to our amazing community for your unwavering support, registrations, and passion. Most importantly, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our selfless volunteers—quite simply, this event would not happen without you. Your time, energy, and dedication are the true engine behind our mission.
Thank you all for riding the tide with us and giving it forward, together! Together, we are changing lives. 💙🏅
GAB News The Pawleys Island Tavern Matt Lowenbach Susie Lowenbach Mary Ann Lee Geney Dawn Sizemore

09/14/2026

Just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who volunteered,participated in the float down the river, and for coming out and enjoying an evening of fun listening to “The Guys”, participating in the silent auction, and most of all supporting Special Olympics! If you happened to leave before 7pm, please know that if you won a bag raffle or silent auction item, you will hear from us soon if you haven’t already! If you didn’t win a silent auction or bag raffle, do not worry…. We think you are all winners for supporting GIFT and Special Olympics! The Pawleys Island TavernGAB News

09/12/2026

Blastoff was a success! Don't forget to come see us at the PIT after you dry off. The Guys will be jamming on stage! 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and more!! 3-7! Benefitting Special Olympics!!!

09/12/2026

The party starts at 3, but we are ready! Come on out to support special Olympics. Bag Raffle is ready GAB News

09/12/2026

Come join us! You know you want them! The Pawleys Island Tavern

09/10/2026

Hope to see everyone Saturday! Come join the fun!

09/06/2026

Hey, everyone! Just a reminder… Ride the Tide is this coming Saturday!!!! You can start your day with a float down the river, have time to go home and freshen up and then meet us at The Pawleys Island Tavern for the after party!!! Great music by The Guys, several silent auction items, lots of bag raffle items, and a ton of fun, all while raising money for special Olympics! Check out the photos to see some of the items that will be available! Matt Lowenbach Dawn Sizemore Mary Ann Lee Geney Judy Giles Susie Lowenbach

08/29/2026

🌊 RIDE THE TIDE IS COMING — SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12! 🌊

Get ready for one heck of a day on the Waccamaw River — all for an incredible cause!

Giving It Forward Together (GIFT) presents RIDE THE TIDE, benefiting Special Olympics Area 16! ❤️

🛶 PART 1 — RIDE THE TIDE

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ Registration: 12:00–1:00 PM
🚀 BLAST OFF: 1:00 PM SHARP!

Then we're heading out for a 4-mile float down the Waccamaw River!

Kayak? ✅
Paddleboard? ✅
Inner tube? ✅
Canoe? ✅
Some questionable homemade floating contraption? 😂 We'll be watching!

If it's NONMOTORIZED and it floats, come RIDE THE TIDE!

👇 REGISTER FOR THE RIDE HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fu9chX4FSHcjHuacT63bMr4pZFWjg1cHIv5hNNBp5hg/edit?usp=drivesdk

🎉 PART 2 — THE AFTER PARTY

NOT RIDING THE RIVER? NO PROBLEM!

The After Party is for EVERYONE — you do NOT have to participate in Ride the Tide to come!

📍 Pawleys Island Tavern
⏰ 3:00–8:00 PM

🎸 Live music by THE GUYS!

🎁 Plus a SILENT AUCTION packed with great stuff:

⛳ Golf Packages
🎨 Local Art
🍽️ Restaurant Gift Cards
🎟️ Lottery Tickets
🥃 Booze
🎁 And a whole lot more!

So pick your adventure:

🌊 RIDE — Registration 12–1, Blast Off at 1 PM
🎉 PARTY — Pawleys Island Tavern 3–8 PM
🔥 OR DO BOTH!

Come float. Come party. Come bid. Come listen to some great music.

But most importantly, COME HELP US SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS AREA 16! ❤️

Bring your friends. Share this post. Let's pack the river AND Pawleys Island Tavern!

🌊 RIDE THE TIDE — SEPTEMBER 12 🌊

FLOAT. PARTY. GIVE BACK.

Submit your registration for Ride the Tide 2026 here! You can register up to 6 participants at one time. If registering for multiple participants, Participant #1 will be responsible for all correspondence for team. Email GIFT at givingitforwardtogether.com or call 843-333-6178 with any questions.

08/15/2026

🚨🌊 **ATTENTION PEOPLE WITH QUESTIONABLE IDEAS AND SOMETHING THAT FLOATS!** 🌊🚨

**Your moment has arrived.**

Giving It Forward Together (**GIFT**) proudly presents:

🌊 **RIDE THE TIDE 2026!** 🌊

We're floating **4 miles down the Waccamaw River** to raise money for **Special Olympics Area 16**.

What can you bring?

🛶 Kayak? **Yep.**
🏄 Paddle board? **Yep.**
⭕ Inner tube? **Absolutely.**
🛟 Something homemade that your buddy swears is "totally seaworthy"? **NOW WE'RE TALKING.** 😂

There is really only one important rule:

🚫 **NO MOTORS!**

Paddle. Kick. Drift. Beg your friend for a tow. Question your life choices halfway through. Whatever it takes.

**Just keep floating!** 😂

📅 **Saturday, September 12, 2026**
📍 **Litchfield Plantation**
⏰ **Registration: 12:00 PM**
🚀 **Blast Off: 1:00 PM**
💲 **$30 – Bring Your Own Float**
⭕ **$40 – We'll provide an inner tube**

👉 **REGISTER FOR RIDE THE TIDE HERE:**
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fu9chX4FSHcjHuacT63bMr4pZFWjg1cHIv5hNNBp5hg/viewform

❤️ **ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT SPECIAL OLYMPICS AREA 16!**

🍻🎸 **AND THEN... WE PARTY!** 🎸🍻

Whether you floated gracefully down the Waccamaw or spent four miles spinning backward in an inner tube, you've earned a party.

📍 **Pawleys Island Tavern**
⏰ **3:00–7:00 PM**

🎸 **LIVE MUSIC BY THE GUYS!** 🎸

And we're having a **BIG SILENT AUCTION** with some seriously good stuff:

⛳ **Golf Packages**
🎨 **Local Art**
🎟️ **Lottery Tickets**
🥃 **Booze**
🍽️ **Restaurant Gift Cards**
🎁 **And a whole lot more!**

# # # 😎 DON'T WANT TO FLOAT?

**GOOD NEWS — WE STILL LIKE YOU.**

You don't have to get anywhere near the river to join the fun!

Just show up at **Pawleys Island Tavern from 3–7 PM**, listen to **The Guys**, grab a cold one, bid on something you didn't know you needed, and help us raise money for an AWESOME cause.

🌊 **FLOAT.**
🍻 **PARTY.**
🎸 **DANCE.**
💰 **BID.**
❤️ **GIVE BACK.**

**Four miles. No motors. Questionable flotation decisions. One GREAT cause.**

🌊 **RIDE THE TIDE 2026** 🌊

And remember...

**How you get there is between you and the Waccamaw.** 😂

**Sponsored by Giving It Forward Together (GIFT)**
❤️ Benefiting **Special Olympics Area 16**

👇 **TAG SOMEONE WHO NEEDS TO BE TALKED INTO DOING THIS WITH YOU!** 😂

07/28/2026