It may be unusual for one non-profit organization (Machestic Dragons Breast cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Team) to gift other non-profit organizations with their hard earned profit realized from Paddle for Pink Dragon Boat Festival. However, recognizing organizations that provide free services to those that are in treatment for breast cancer or are in recovery is an apparent choice. To share a percentage of the proceeds is necessary when Machestic’s know full well how important and unique it is to have the option to receive services free of charge.
This year the Machestic Dragons gifted $8,000 to the Breast Cancer Resource Center at the YWCA in Princeton. $2,000 was given to To Help Restore Increase Vitality Through Exercise (THRIVE), a new program at the YMCA in Hamilton.
Each year Paddle For Pink draws teams together for the common goal of paddling for a cause. Breast cancer continues to effect women and awareness is key since early detection makes a huge difference in treatment and surviving. PFP is about lifting spirits and celebrating life on and off the water. Paddle For Pink provides a unique community spirit through live entertainment and racing on Mercer County Park Lake.
Next year will be the 10th anniversary of the Paddle For Pink Dragon Boat Festival, June 18, 2016, at Mercer County Park. For more information, visit machesticdragons.org.
