Paddle for Kids
Paddle for Kids
After 12 great years, Paddle for Kids has hung up its paddles.
Paddle for Kids event has an amazing legacy; it raised over $500,000 for BC Children’s Hospital, and provided a fun and energetic day for both seasoned and new paddlers. Originally, this event was developed by dedicated BC Hydro employees who as members of the dragon boat community, wanted to do more.
They were instrumental in getting this event off the ground, building a strong foundation for this annual event. In support of their efforts, volunteers from within the dragon boat community rallied around this event, providing skilled coaches, drummers and other key resources so that everyone, regardless of their experience, could learn about this great social sport, while supporting child health in BC.
The success of this event over the years is as a result of many, many people. BC kids who rely on BC Children’s Hospital have received the best possible care as a result of all of these people’s selfless work. Thank you to all of the volunteer organizers, seasoned paddlers, corporate and community teams, individual paddlers and sponsors for making this such a success.
Should you like to continue to fundraise for BC’s kids through other paddling events, please contact Cherie Spence at cspence@bcchf.ca. We would be delighted to set-up a fundraising page for you.
Alternately, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation is proud to have many events that corporate teams or individuals can participate in. If you would like further information on any of these, please click on the link below.
Click here for 2010 event photos.
Click here for 2009 event photos.
Check out the Paddle for Kids video .