Paralympic working up funds for game trials

U.S. Paralympic team member Nick Scandone needs help to win the Paralympic Trials in the SKUD-18 class in Newport, R.I., in October, part of his quest to secure a berth to compete in the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

Island Marine Fuel on Balboa Island will donate profits from its ValvTect fuel (both gas and diesel) sales from noon to 8 p.m. today to benefit Scandone’s campaign.

The ValvTect Island Marine fuel dock is next to the Balboa Island Ferry.

Donations in Scandone’s name may also be sent to:

BYC Maritime Sciences and Seamanship Foundation

Nick Scandone Campaign

1901 Newport Blvd., Suite 350,

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

To read more about Scandone’s experiences, visit www.alove4sailing.com.

— Sue Thoensen