Crossroads Health attempting to break world record for most kites flown simultaneously this weekend

MENTOR, Ohio — An occasion in Mentor is taking intention at a Guinness World Document this weekend at Headlands Seaside State Park.

Hovering Hearts, the inaugural biennial fundraiser for Crossroads Well being in Lake County, is an official try to set a Guinness World Document for probably the most kites flown concurrently.

Crossroads Well being is a trauma-informed, evidence- and community-based non-profit behavioral and first well being care heart devoted to offering a complete continuum of providers to youngsters, adolescents, younger folks, adults and seniors all through all phases of life.

In the course of the pandemic, the group was pressured to scrap most of their fundraisers that raised consciousness for psychological well being. As we come out of COVID-19, the Crossroads wished to reinvent the wheel and provide you with an occasion to carry folks of all ages collectively.

“I count on to see over 12,000 folks right here on the seashore. Laughing, having enjoyable,” mentioned Crossroads CEO Mike Matoney. “They could get slightly annoyed with the wind. We noticed this morning. It’s up, it’s down. It’s out and in. However total, simply having an excellent time.”

The earlier file is 12,350 kites flown concurrently. Crossroads is aiming for 12,500 kites.

The occasion will take flight Saturday at 2 p.m. at Headlands Seaside State Park in Mentor.

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