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2nd Annual Kayak For a Cure™ Yukon Recap

In it’s second year, Kayak For a Cure™ Yukon hosts a fun-filled day on northern waters.  Led by Lead Volunteer, Judy Ratcliffe, the event raised over $5,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

18 paddlers braved the rainy conditions to paddle from Rotary Peace Park to the Takhini River Bridge raising over $5000.00 for cancer.  Many eagles were sighted along the route.  Some paddlers witnessed eagles attempting to attack baby goslings!  Refreshments were enjoyed at the bridge while waiting to load up and return to Robert Service Campground for a BBQ.  Thank you to Up North Adventures for providing kayaks and pick up transportation.   Luckily, the BBQ was held under a roofed sight.  Great home-made food was enjoyed by all in attendance.  Draw prizes rounded out the day’s events.

THANK  YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to Judy and her team in the Yukon for their 2nd Annual Event!  If you’d like more information about Kayak For a Cure™ Yukon or the becoming a volunteer, please contact Judy at Judy.Ratcliffe[at]yesnet.yk.ca

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Posted On: July 8th, 2011 In: Canada Events, Canada Kayaking Events, Yukon

Happy Holidays from Kayak for a Cure™

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Posted On: December 24th, 2010 In: Canada Events, Community, Holiday, Ohio, Social, Uncategorized, United States, Vancouver, Victoria, Yukon

Hope Floats at 1st Annual Kayak for a Cure™ Yukon

The 1st Kayak for a Cure in Whitehorse, Yukon had 15 registered participants as well as 4 paddlers who happened to be putting in the river at the same time who donated to the cause and joined our group. Each paddler wore a bib stating who they were paddling for. We had a support boat, a whitewater canoe, which could not keep up to us! We put in at Rotary Park in Whitehorse at 1:00pm and paddled 18 kilometers downriver to the Takhini River bridge where Up North Adventures and Canoe People transported us back to town.

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A BBQ of caribou smokies, bison burgers and homemade salads and goodies was held at Robert Service Campground. All paddlers and their families attended. Michelle Hughson won a round trip ticket on Air North. In total, with on-line donations and pledge sheets, $9226.00 was raised for cancer. We all are looking to next year to make the event bigger and better!

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Posted On: June 23rd, 2010 In: Canada Events, Canada Kayaking Events, Community, Event, Yukon