By JOLENE OGLE
NOOSA Sound will become a sea of pink when the inaugural Paddle in Pink takes to the waterways on Sunday 30 August.
Noosa Today is the proud exclusive print partner of the Paddle in Pink event that encourages all Noosa residents to put on their pink, grab a watercraft and get paddling to help raise funds for breast cancer.
Breast cancer survivor, National Breast Cancer Foundation Sunshine Coast chair and event organiser Sandra Harding said the event is a great chance for the community to come together and support people who have been diagnosed with the terrible disease.
“Cancer touches the lives of so many people and we want Paddle in Pink to be a chance for everyone to come together and show their support,” she said.
Sandra has created the event with the help of businessman Lachlan Stevens who, motivated by his own personal loss, is determined to help cancer survivors.
Owner of Boardwalk Boats, Lachlan has experienced the devastation of cancer in his own family and has helped organise the Paddle in Pink event as a way of giving back to the community.
The event will be held on Sunday 30 August from 8am and will see participants paddle through the Noosa Sound, on any type of board from a stand-up paddle board to a kayak, as a sea of pink.
Noosa Councillor Sandy Bolton is the proud patron of the event and said it was a great honour to be involved.
“The deep admiration, respect and thanks I have for those that increase awareness, fundraise, and support both men and women affected by breast cancer, and all cancers, is enormous,” she said.
“And to those that tackle this disease with strength, dignity and selflessness, you are a shining beacon to all.
“We continue to learn what is real, what is important, and what we should strive for every day from you.
“I look forward to being part of the sea of pink, and to joining Noosa in paddling our way closer to a cure.”
Entries for the Paddle in Pink event are now open. Visit www.paddleinpink.gofundraise.com.au to register.
All funds raised on the day will be donated directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
