In 2016-17, Paddle For Hope aims to raise a total of $20,000. This will help fund the physical rehabilitation New Zealanders affected by cancer through the PaddleOn cancer rehabilitation program, provide breast cancer prevention education for young people through The WELLer Network, and help improve the health of our oceans with SeaCleaners.
Once you have entered your team in the Paddle For Hope @ City Surf relay you will be invited to start a fundraising page on Givealittle.
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A breast cancer suvivor's inspirational story!
Breast cancer survivor and Paddle For Hope founder Karin Horen was just 26 years old when she discovered cancer in her right breast. Luckily she found it in time, and after a partial mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Karin went back to living life to the fullest, using her voice to encourage others to be aware of their bodies and vigilant about their health.
In January 2013, 14 years after discovering breast cancer for the first time, the...
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The Paddle For Hope main event is a four-person teams relay race, in recognition of the fact that family and peer support is integral to fighting and beating cancer, and that physical exercise is an essential part of rehabilitation.
To join in the Paddle For Hope you don't need to be an experienced paddler. Just follow these four easy steps...
1. Invite three mates to join your team
They might be workmates, family, friends or new friends. Hook up together as a team of four.
2. Register you...
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STEP BY STEP : WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
STEP ONE:
Create a supporter page on Everyday Hero.
Create a team then invite your friends to join you.
STEP TWO:
Link it. Post it. Tweet it. Share it. #paddleforhopenz @paddleforhopenz
Put up posters at work with your fundraising page link. Have a collection jar on your desk.
By doing so you are spreading the word about the event and the cause.
STEP THREE:
When someone donates to your page post it, tweet it, share it and say...
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Get a Lesson
If you've never tried paddling before join a group SUP lesson with Starboard at Takapuna or Westhaven, at Fergs in Okahu Bay, SUPCENTRE in Newmarket, or NZ Boardstore in Pt Chev.
Sunday Fundays
For a quick intro to polish up your skills join us for a Sunday Funday FREE Starboard SUP Workshop:
11th October - Takapuna | 11am - 1pm
18th October - St Mary's Bay | 11am - 1pm
Wear exercise gear (merino or polyprop layers or quickdry shirt, leggings or boardies, swimsuit optional)....
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Buy an awesome Paddle For Hope SUP Board!
We've got limited numbers of this awesome pink charity board package - available in Composite for just $1999 or Inflatable for $1699 - so order yours now!
Every board sold will help one person suffering from cancer on their road to recovery with the PaddleOn SUP Rehabilitation program. For every pink board sold, Starboard will donate $300 to Paddle For Hope Charitable Trust, to fund the PaddleOn SUP Rehabilitation Program. Each $300 raised funds one NZ...
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