Our new website reflects our mission to ’share your story’ through Kayak for a Cure events - both on and offline. In addition to my own personal inspiration coming from cancer-stricken woman with one-leg and a huge heart in an economically-depressed steel-town in Ohio, I’ve also been beyond fortunate to have had coaches, family and friends that would pepper me with ‘gems’ of inspiration throughout my life. In the 10th grade, my economics teacher had us watch Jimmy V’s 1993 ESPY speech.

I’d love to walk-through the points that Coach Valvano speaks to, but I trust, in addition to really touching you as you watch it, that this video speaks for itself on an uplifting scale.

Kayak for a Cure certainly isn’t a competitive event or any relation to basketball, but it was on the court and in the classroom that I was introduced to men like this. For that, I’m forever grateful and am so excited to share this ‘gem’ with you.

Hope Floats,
Mark

Kayak for a Cure Comedy Night IV will be the funniest and biggest night to date.

Our headliner is one of Canada’s top touring stand up comedians Erica Sigurdson. http://ericasigurdson.com/ You can also see Erica on The List on CityTV here in Vancouver. Your cheeks and tummies will be sore by the end of the night.

Greg Kettner Performs at Kayak for a Cure Comedy Night

Other top performing comics on the bill include Jane Stanton, Darcy Michael, Ivan Decker, Kwasi Thomas and Greg Kettner.

Tickets are $20 with proceeds going to fight cancer. There will also be a 50/50 raffel and the Sin Bin is donating $1 for every tasty Granville Island Beer that is sold.

Bring your friends and join us as we have a great night of comedy, food and drinks while raising money to fight cancer.

65 tickets available - Cost is $15

The annual Mountain Equipment Co-op Paddlefest (Vancouver, BC) showcased over 400 kayakers who got on the water to demo new boats, improve their skills and use new paddling products.  In addition, the event featured presentation and promotional booths from paddling manufacturers and distributors.

MEC also held the 2nd annual charity BBQ at the event in partnership with Kayak for a Cure and M&M Meats.  Our team had a fantastic time working with Greg and team over at M&M while getting burgers, hotdogs and water in the hands of the hungry paddlers attending the MEC event.  The Kayak for a Cure volunteer team plans to use the proceeds raised at the event to fund the annual Vancouver charity paddle, Kayak for a Cure IV on August 30th, 2009.

To learn more or register to participate, visit www.kayakforacure.org or call +1 (604) 561-3494.

Mountain Equipment Co-op’s first annual Sweet Spots Outdoor Video Contest. Here is a collection of their favourite clips from the many hours of 2008

Find boats, clothing and gear at www.mec.ca.  Everything for quiet coves or raging rivers.