KEAUHOU — Supporting and honoring paddlers who have faced the challenges of cancer, Keauhou Canoe Club (KCC) raised $7,700 for the American Cancer Society (ACS) at its recent Paddle Against Cancer.
KEAUHOU — Supporting and honoring paddlers who have faced the challenges of cancer, Keauhou Canoe Club (KCC) raised $7,700 for the American Cancer Society (ACS) at its recent Paddle Against Cancer.
Attended by 100 KCC participants, the fundraiser included a five-mile recreational paddle, breakfast buffet prepared by club volunteers, silent auction and moving ceremony. Paddlers formed a corridor and applauded club members who have fought and survived cancer, plus those who assisted loved ones in their struggle.
In addition, club members who did not survive their battle were also recognized and remembered with stories of their fighting spirit.
“Keauhou Canoe Club has had its share of members challenged by cancer,” shared cancer survivor and KCC board member Jody Wheeler. “Their struggle against this devastating disease affects us all; the ceremony was empowering.”
The event was KCC’s second Paddle Against Cancer and 100 percent of the proceeds were donated to ACS.
According to ACS Director of Development Rebecca Vandaele of Kona, money raised will help Hawai‘i Island residents needing to travel to O‘ahu to receive treatment. ACS offers neighbor island residents free housing during treatment at Hope Lodge Hawai‘i. Located near treatment centers in Honolulu, the 2016 facility has 20 guest rooms.
Keauhou Canoe Club
Founded in 1980, the mission of Keauhou Canoe Club is to educate our youth, our membership and the community at large about Hawaiian culture, values and traditions. KCC provides paddling opportunities for people of all ages, www.keauhoucanoeclub.com.
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