Comox Valley

Almost everyone has a personal story about cancer. It is a life-changing disease that may have affected you, your family, or a friend. On September 18th, 2010, our group of dedicated and inspired individuals, each with their own story, will take to the waters off Vancouver Island in the 1st Annual Comox Valley Kayak for a Cure event.

In British Columbia, there will be an estimated 21,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed in 2010. The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life for people living with, and fighting cancer. They invest in outstanding cancer research, provide reliable information on all forms of cancer, deliver community-based support programs and lead cancer prevention initiatives.

The mission of Kayak for a Cure is simple: provide an amazing one-day kayaking experience to help raise cancer awareness and donate 100% of the proceeds from this non-competitive and fun-filled event directly to the Canadian Cancer Society.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

1. Register to Paddle. To join us for an amazing day on the water, click on the ‘Paddle with us’ button at the top of the page. Here you can register as a member of the Comox Valley Kayak for a Cure team and set up your own personal fundraising webpage!
Upload a photo, set your fundraising goal, tell a personal story – the content is up to you. When you’re done, e-mail your page to family and friends. Fundraising has never been easier.

2. Make a Donation. You can make a general donation to the Comox Valley Kayak for a Cure team – or select an individual paddler to support in reaching their fundraising goal. Click on the ‘Donate Now’ button at the top of the page. Donations are tax-deductable and when you donate on-line you will receive your tax receipt right away!

WHERE WILL WE PADDLE?
We will be launching our Kayaks off the beach at beautiful Goose Spit in Comox, BC and paddle across to Sandy Island Provincial Park and back. A modest and scenic 12km round-trip.

I’M NOT A KAYAKER – HOW ELSE CAN I HELP?
We need more than just paddlers to make this event a success. Send an e-mail to Blaine at captain.brown@hotmail.com if you are interest in being one of our ‘beach-hands”, or if you have guiding experience and are interested in donating your time help ensure the safety of our paddlers out on the water.

AFTER THE PADDLE
With support from our volunteers and local sponsors, we will enjoy a BBQ on the beach!! Raffles, prizes, and more fun to finish off a stellar day on the water.