Athletes for Cancer is taking this year’s Paddle 4 Cancer
to downtown Portland, Oregon, on the Willamette River. This annual test of
physical and mental endurance, challenge, and fun will benefit Athletes for
Cancer’s SUP & Surf Survivorship Program.
Director Tonia Farman, on moving the event from the
Columbia River Gorge: “We can’t wait to
bring this event to Portland! The eclectic culture, growing paddling community,
and passion for health and environment is a great fit for Paddle 4 Cancer. The
setting, surrounded by the city and all its bridges, provides great visibility
for spectators and a unique urban paddling experience. And, it’s a cool city!”
This year A4C is opening up participation to SUP,
paddleboards, AND kayaks. There will be great prizes, great Pacific Northwest
food, live music, a Boards of Hope auction and other fun activities
planned! The Willamette River
offers a friendly setting for all levels of paddlers to participate.
Having raised over $250,000 for cancer programs up
and down the west coast since its first year, Athletes for Cancer’s SUP 4
Cancer and Kiteboarding 4 Cancer events have blended the health and passion of
the action sport community with the needs of the cancer care community for an
amazing benefit.
The 2012 Paddle 4 Cancer will benefit
Athletes for Cancer’s SUP & Surf Survivorship Program for adolescents and
young adults with cancer. Cancer turns life upside down physically,
emotionally, and psychologically. Athletes for Cancer empowers cancer fighters
and survivors to find healing and life-renewal in the surf and snow
environments through surfing, standup paddling, outrigger canoeing, and
snowboarding. A4C’s goal is to transform survivor outlook on life, empower them
to find confidence to thrive, succeed and inspire others facing cancer to do
the same.
Athletes for Cancer is a 501 (c)(3)
non-profit organization, IRS tax ID #42-1737854. We fund our programs and
charities solely through tax-deductible contributions from private individuals,
corporations and foundations. Please contact Tonia Farman for sponsorship opportunities.
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February 18, 2012
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