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The art of paddling to celebrate cancer survivorship
What:
Paddle for Life is a 12 hour event to celebrate cancer survivorship. Participants paddle in teams or as individuals from 7am until 7pm on June 5th at Fanshawe Lake using a watercraft of their choice such as a canoe, kayak, or paddleboat. The money raised will go to support two local charities that provide the principles of recovery and celebration of life after cancer. These two deserving charities are Wellspring London and Region Cancer Support Centre and Cottage Dreams Cancer Recovery Initiative Inc. When:
The Paddle for Life will take place Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 7 am to 7 pm at Fanshawe Lake, UTRCA – Beach Pavillion area. The event will take place rain or shine.
Registration: As part of your registration package, you will enjoy entertainment throughout the day, various recreational activities such as beach volleyball, a designated spot for your team to relax, the offer of food as well as refreshments, and of course, support on and off the water.
To participate in Paddle for Life, each team is required to fundraise $300, or individuals are required to raise $50. For registration forms and pledge sheets, see the registration section on this site.
Each team will receive a gift of dog tags and team photos as an appreciation of their involvement in the fundraising event. Testimonial:
Last year I helped organize and created a team for the first Paddle for Life event. I got involved with the event through Steve Gedies and it was a wonderfull experience. The organization of the event was something that was new to me and a rewarding experience when it all came together on the day of the event. By participating in the event, I also got to enjoy what we had created and the day couldn't have gone any better. It is one thing that I would do again if I was given the chance, unfortunately this summer I am working away from home so I don't have the chance to do it.
Good Luck to all attending this event, and to those that are not.... well, you should give it a thought cause its a great time.
- Clark Ellah - Last year I had a small role in helping to organize the first ever Paddle for Life, and just being able to help out with such a great event was an amazing experience. Seeing how our hard work paid off on the day of the event was a very rewarding experience, and I was glad to be there in support of my friend and teacher Steve Gedies. My friends and I entered a team in Paddle for Life to raise money for this amazing foundation. As soon as I arrived at the park the buzz of positive energy brought a smile to my face, and I knew that it was going to be a great day. We were out paddling in no time, and having a blast singing along with the bands that were playing. As the day came to an end we were all sad to leave but I could tell that something bigger than that one day had started and I'm so glad I was able to be a part of it.
- Lindsay Glassford -
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