Paddle for a Purpose
Sunday, June 27th, 2010

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Description
Feature Events
Location
Registration
Captain's Toolkit
Contact

Description:

In partnership with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation & The Pink Sensations Alkame is proud to host the 2nd annual Paddle for a Purpose – A dragon boat paddling celebration.

Paddle for a Purpose is a fun filled non competitive paddle around Frenchman’s Bay with entertainment & information to raise money for the support of breast cancer research.

Dragon Boat is a 2000 year old sport featuring teams of 22 racers paddling in unison, drums beating and exhilarating scenes for spectators.

In 1995 Dr. Don Mckenzie launched Abreast in a Boat – the first ever Breast Cancer Survivor dragon boat crew in Vancouver, Canada. The connection between Breast Cancer Survivors and dragon boat racing has now grown to become a worldwide phenomenon and truly an elixir of life for Breast Cancer Survivors.

Since 1995 it has become indisputable that dragon boat racing produces dramatic health benefits for Breast Cancer Survivors both physically and emotionally.

“The effect has been so profound on their emotions and so positive globally. The support they get from fellow cancer patients, that has been the miracle of the whole project. The lymphedema was the start. Now it's a small part of it." — Dr. Don Mckenzie, Vancouver

Everyone is welcome – no previous experience is required

Feature Events:

9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Opening Ceremony
Breast Cancer Suvivor Race
Pink Carnation Ceremony
Yoga
Fun Games
Live Band
Dance Groups
BBQ

Upon registration you will be given your 2 hour paddling time slot, but everyone is welcome to join us for the entire day to enjoy the music and bbq.

Guest Speakers:

Mayor David Ryan
Beverly Thomson

Location:

Progress Park, Frenchman’s Bay
Pickering, Ontario

There is NO PARKING at Progress Park, please park at the Pickering GO Station (Liverpool & Bayly). There are free Shuttle Buses provided to Progress Park.

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Paddle as a group with family and friends:

A group is any number of people from 2 – 20 who want to be in the same boat together on the event day. To make sure that you paddle together with these people, please remember to fill out the Team Name section on the registration form. Please do not use punctuation in the Team Name.

PFD’s are not available for children under the age of 12. Please provide your own PFD for child registered.

Registration:

Follow 3 easy steps to register:

Step 1 - click here to register
Download waiver (pdf)

Step 2 - registration payment through PAYPAL
Cost: $25.00

Step 3 - Begin Fundraising!
Online through the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
or cash donations (pdf form)

Captain's Toolkit:

Paddle for a Purpose Poster (pdf)
Sign-up Sheet (pdf)

Contact:

info@alkame.ca
905-492-4040

Alkame Events

Paddle for a Purpose Sunday, June 27th, 2010