Rowing Friends

Episode 45 Rowing Friends with Tim Giarrusso


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The podcast episode featured an in-depth discussion with Tim, the co-founder at Rochester Inclusive Community Rowing (RCIR), who shared the organization's mission and operations. Tim explains how RCIR began in 2008 as a volunteer-driven, inclusive rowing program focused on building community and confidence among individuals with various challenges, including veterans, people with visual impairments, and those with developmental disabilities. He details RCIR's unique approach to rowing, no one pays and no one gets paid,  emphasizing its focus on sculling and its commitment to inclusivity. Tim also described the organization's boathouse, which serves as a community asset offering rowing, yoga, and pickleball activities. The conversation highlighted RCIR's success in creating an inclusive environment where participants can develop skills, build confidence, participate in rowing for a lifetime and form meaningful connections.

Want to learn more about Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing:

https://www.rochestercommunityinclusiverowing.org/

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https://www.rochestercommunityinclusiverowing.org/volunteer

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Rowing FriendsBy Adrien Reidy and Kate Stockton