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Kate Watt first spotted a post about the Witch Paddle event in Spring Lake, N.J., on her local community page

The event is hosted by the Live Like Maddie Foundation, which raises awareness for children and families living with rare diseases

For Watt, the event was both festive and deeply meaningful

When Kate Watt first spotted a post about the Witch Paddle event in Spring Lake, N.J., on her local community page, the photographer was instantly intrigued. A chance to capture people paddleboarding around the lake dressed as witches — all while supporting a meaningful cause — sounded too fun to pass up.

When she arrived at the event on Oct. 11, Watt, 27, was amazed by the turnout. Between the paddlers and spectators, she estimates around 150 to 200 people gathered for the e

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