Everyone is invited to help set a world record for the longest chain of floating inflatables. InkFreeNews photo used with permission from the Prairie Post, Saskatchewan, Canada.

News Release

WINONA LAKE — Local family seeks to set a Guinness World Record for the longest chain of floating inflatables on Winona Lake to raise awareness of ALS and they ask that you join.

On Saturday, September 9 the family of Anje Anglin is leading an attempt to set a world record for the longest chain of floating inflatables on Winona Lake.

Anje Anglin was diagnosed with ALS in March 2022 and the family seeks to raise awareness of this disease and also funds to assist Anje with her medical expenses while having fun celebrating community on Winona Lake.

Participation in the world record attempt is free.

The current world record is 0.62 miles. The attempt this year is to set a 1-mile record. It is anticipated that it will take approximately 900 people on inflatables and two to three hours of time on the morning of September 9.

Launch from shore to lake will begin at 10 a.m. at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.

All participants must register online in advance, wear a life vest, bring their own inflatable, and rope to tie to inflatables on both sides.

Details and updates will be distributed via email to those that register.

Participation in this event is at your own risk. No alcohol is permitted on Fairgrounds property. Children who cannot swim should not participate.

All inflatables must be tied to inflatables on both sides to form a chain without gaps. All participants must remain in the chain long enough for official surveying and videography required for Guinness submissions to take place.

“Please join us in setting this record and raising awareness of this horrible disease so we can someday eradicate it. We plan to have a lot of fun celebrating the lives of those lost too soon to ALS, Anje’s life and ALS journey and our community,” said Erin Serafino.

An after party will be held the evening of September 9 at Tippy Creek Winery featuring comedy with Rodney Norman and music by David Evans. Tickets are required.

The family would like to thank the Kosciusko County Fair Board, Warsaw Police Department, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Warsaw Fire Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Chris McCrea of John Kimpel & Associates Surveying, R&W Rope, Willie 103.5, NTH Productions, Tippy Creek Winery, Rodney Norman, David Evans, Amanda Sautter, Brodie Long and Project Miieu.

If you or your business would like to volunteer time or resources, please contact Erin Serafino at (574) 253-8367.

Register here.
Join the Facebook event.
Donate to the GoFundMe.
Meet Anje and her family at youtu.be/r2Mkqf0nUmE
Buy tickets for the Tippy Creek After Party.
Visit the Instagram page.