Vancouver, British Columbia (June 9, 2011) – Marking its sixth annual event, Kayak for a Cure will take to the waters of Jericho Beach on August 28th for their annual kayaking adventure across English Bay. The fundraiser, which has spawned six regional events across North America since its conception in 2006, will continue to raise funds to help fight the battle against cancer.
Over the past six years, Kayak for a Cure has raised nearly a quarter-of-a-million dollars for both cancer research and family emergency funding for patients living with cancer. Born out of Vancouver, BC, Kayak for a Cure has spread across the country and into the United States and hosts approximately 200 paddlers across North America. With the flagship event taking place each year in Vancouver, BC, regional events can be found in: Victoria, BC; Comox Valley, BC; Yukon, NWT; Mississauga, ON; and Columbus, OH.
“Kayak for a Cure is more than just one day out of the year. It’s a community and a network of inspiring individuals from all walks of life. We all have a story, some deeper than others’, but we’re all here for the same reasons – to do our part in the fight against this horrible disease.” Jane Sparrow, 4th time Kayak for a Cure participant.
Kayak for a Cure is a day-long event starting in the early morning with breakfast and a team demonstration. The event is open to paddlers of all levels, each responsible for fundraising a minimum of $500. Paddlers are placed into pods, determined on their level of experience and comfort, and are guided across English Bay by certified Ecomarine staff. The Vancouver paddle which takes approximately three hours to complete, is followed by a beach barbeque back at Jericho Beach, where friends and family are welcome to join!
This year, 100% of the proceeds from the Vancouver Kayak for a Cure event will go to benefit Inspire Health, Vancouver’s integrated cancer care centre.
About Kayak for a Cure™
Kayak for a Cure™ (www.kayakforacure.org) is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC Canada with events in Victoria, BC; Columbus, Ohio; Comox Valley, BC; Mississauga, ON; the Yukon, NWT. Established in 2006, Kayak for a Cure™ is a volunteer-based, non-profit society dedicated to organizing fun, safe and charitable outdoor experiences that raise funds for both the Canadian and American Cancer Society, respectively, and Vancouver’s Inspire Health.
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For more information on how to get involved, visit www.kayakforacure.org or contact Whitney Stanford at 778-836-3659, whitney.stanford@hillandknowlton.ca.
