MORE than 300 paddlers dressed in pink and took to the water to raise awareness of breast cancer on Sunday 16 October.
Many of those paddling in the annual Paddle in Pink event were cancer survivors or were paddling in the memory of loved ones they have lost to the devastating disease.
But the mood on the day was one of triumph and inspiration as cancer “thrivers” inspired those paddling next to them to never give up.
Stories of survival and loss were shared but so were cheers of encouragement and compliments for great pink costumes, while new friendships were formed and bonds reinforced.
The event brought together the young and old, those who had survived the disease and those who simply wanted to support their fellow community members who might be facing the struggle of a cancer diagnosis.
Residents living in homes that backed onto the sound knew instantly the message the people in pink were sharing and shouted encouragement from the banks of the river.
The annual Paddle in Pink is one of Noosa’s most spectacular community events and this year the group of pink paddlers raised more than $7000 for cancer research.
Turn to page 3 for more photos of the great day on the water.
