TAYLOR, The Builders and design build partners, CJS Architects and McGuire Development, accepted the challenge to defy gravity by rappelling 21 stories down the historic KODAK Tower to support the Seneca Waterways Council Urban Scouting program.

Jim Taylor, CEO, who rappelled consecutive years from 2013-2014, participated for the third time, was joined by superintendent, Brook Lefler, and RIT co-op student, Megan Mazurkiewicz. In addition, design build partners Robert Pyszczynski III, vice president of construction at McGuire, and Scott Selin, designer/project manager at CJS, joined the team for this fundraising adventure.

In addition to Team TAYLOR, more than 90 local business leaders and scout supporters took advantage of this unique fundraising event. 

“This event is always such a fun and exciting way to build awareness for the Urban Scouting program in Rochester, and bringing a landmark of the Rochester Skyline, and an icon in the world of film photography into the mix only adds to the excitement,” said Taylor. “I’m particularly grateful for TAYLOR’s many friends and associates who stepped forward to help us fundraise for this terrific local organization, and the often overlooked opportunities it provides.”

“As an Eagle Scout and avid supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, my involvement in this one-of-a-kind fundraiser was long overdue,” said Selin. “Having learned firsthand the skills, values, and friendships that Scouting develops, I am honored to participate in an event allowing urban youth the opportunity to fully participate and appreciate the same valuable experiences as I.”

Donations go directly toward underwriting outreach programs for urban youth in the city, including over 40 after-school programs and summer camp experiences. The Seneca Waterways Council, Boy Scouts of America serves nearly 11,000 young people each year with leadership and character development programs that change lives and help prepare young people for life.

For more information on the event, to donate, or learn how you can rappel KODAK Tower with us, please visit www.21StoriesForScouts.org.  

The Seneca Waterways Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), serves the youth of the Counties of Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, Yates, and Monroe and the City of Rochester, New York. Seneca Waterways Council provides an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. Please visit www.SenecaWaterways.org for more info.

Published in the New York State Real Estate Journal.