Archive for the ‘Fundraiser and/or Volunteer’ Category
A fundraising event was held for Cole Kierdorf at the Riverside High School in Windsor, Ont. The 20-year-old Kierdorf, a Riverside grad and standout swimmer was injured recently snowboarding in Michigan. Riverside swim coach John Loncke who organized the event.
Kiteboarding 4 Cancer (the event) and Athletes 4 Cancer (the organization) began from the hospital bed of 19-year old Scott Farman, fighting for his life with Leukemia. Sick of watching him suffer, his sister Tonia harnessed her passion for the outdoors to raise funds and awareness for cancer. In the process, what transpired was something much bigger. Recognizing the powerful healing combination of the elements, profound personal relationships, and overcoming personal challenges in the outdoors, a program was born that would memorialize Scott’s struggle with cancer and help future fighters rebuild their lives after cancer.
Kiteboarding 4 Cancer – July 12-14, 2013
Kiteboarding events take place on Saturday and Sunday kicking off with the 6-Hour Kite Derby Endurance Race. In this race, Kiteboarders endure strong current, variable winds, and stunningly distracting views to kiteboard a 3-mile course in laps, for 6 hours. The goal is to get the most number of laps over the 6 hour period. Athletes can come in and out of the water anytime during the 6 hours, but are encouraged to go the distance!
Mark your calendars for Monday, April 1st, 2013 — as the Professional Event Planning class at CSULB is hosting a philanthropy event to benefit Crutching for a Cause. The event will take place at Panama Joe’s in Belmont Shore at 5100 E 2nd St. Long Beach, CA 90803 from 8 pm – 2 am.
Crutching for a Cause is a charity designed by Pretty Hurt to help anyone and everyone. They are a non-profit organization that craft custom crutches for injured athletes, veterans, and those in need  … More