California Canoe & Kayak (CCK) is proud to sponsor the Sixth Annual Support Strokes Race and Fundraiser, a challenging, 15.5-mile sea kayak and canoe paddle around Alameda Island to raise money for breast cancer advocacy, research, and treatment.
Published: May, 2006
Paddling 15.5-miles, supporting women with cancer
California Canoe & Kayak (CCK) is proud to sponsor the Sixth Annual Support Strokes Race and Fundraiser, a challenging, 15.5-mile sea kayak and canoe paddle around Alameda Island to raise money for breast cancer advocacy, research, and treatment. This event is in memory of Lore Hogan, a friend and fellow paddler who lost her battle with breast cancer in May of 2001. All proceeds benefit local Bay Area non-profit organizations working to help women with cancer.
This year Support Strokes will have three courses from which paddlers of all skill levels may choose; a participants’ lunch; and an awards ceremony. All courses begin at Jack London Square in Oakland. The courses include a two-mile paddle for novices and cancer survivors; an eight-mile course ending at Crown Beach in Alameda (with a complementary shuttle service back to Jack London Square for you and your boat); and the challenging 15.5-mile circumnavigation of Alameda Island.
California Canoe & Kayak will provide $10/person kayak and canoe rentals to all registered participants as needed. Reservations for boats must be made at least two weeks in advance by emailing CCK directly at oakshop@calkayak.com.
Last year’s event raised over $60,000 that went directly to: Breast Cancer Action, The Breast Cancer Fund, Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic and Women’s Cancer Resource Center.
Registration fee is $10 and each participating paddler is asked to raise a minimum of $100. All pledges raised will be distributed amongst the beneficiaries based on the donor’s choice.
Registration forms are available online at www.calkayak.com or at California Canoe & Kayak, 409 Water Street in Jack London Square, Oakland CA 94607.
Support Strokes Race and Fundraiser
Sat., May 20, 2006
Contact: Mattie Terstegge
(510) 893-7833 ext. 11
mattie@calkayak.com
