2009 Kiteboarding 4 Cancer and SUP 4 Cancer Results

This year’s Kiteboarding 4 Cancer, the world’s largest windsport fundraiser, finished its third annual event, raising $61,000 for regional cancer programs. Having raised over $150,000 for Gorge and Northwest cancer programs since its first year, KB4C has brought kiteboarding into the spotlight of mainstream action sports and fundraising communities.

KB4C athletes endured 6-hours of the challenging [...]

2009 Kiteboarding 4 Cancer Raises $63,000 and Cancer Awareness

Just when we thought KB4C couldn’t get any better, it did. Participants pumped up their kites and the clouds parted  as 125 kiteboarders and about 20 standup paddlers took to the windy conditions and swell-blanketed waters of the Columbia for the 3rd annual event. Through athlete fundraising, silent and live auctions, a raffle, and beer [...]

Bands Playing at KB4C Saturday!! Check them out!

12:15-1:15:  Mere Mention – Portland. Find them on http://www.myspace.com/meremention

2:15-3:15: Climatize – Portland. Find their music at http://www.myspace.com/climatizeband

4:15-5:15: Surf Vipers -Hood River. Find their music on http://www.myspace.com/thesurfvipers

8:00 – 10pm: Shades of Society – Bend, http://www.myspace.com/shadesofsociety

2009 KB4C & SUP4C SOE (Schedule of Events!)

Friday, Aug. 7
5:30-7:00 pm:     Athlete Check-in
6:00-8 pm:     Silent Auction Open
7:00 pm:     Athletes & Volunteer Dinner
Saturday, Aug. 8
8-9:15 am:     Athlete Check-in
9:30 am: Riders Meeting for all Kiteboard & Standup Riders!!!
10:00 am:     Kite Derby Endurance Race Start
10:30 am:     Stand-Up Paddle Endurance Race Start
12:15-1:15    Band: Mere Mention on Stage
1 pm:     SUP [...]

Riding for Irv

I copied this Athlete Profile from Jason Wynn’s profile — he is one of the many kiteboarders riding in Kiteboarding 4 Cancer on Saturday. Jason’s story about Irv is inspiring and moving… and why I included it in the blog.
“I have known Irv for 5 years, and in those five years we have become best [...]

$10,000 Raised from Kite & SUP Athletes already!!

Need I say more? With 5 days left to the event, Kiteboarding 4 Cancer and SUP 4 Cancer athletes have already succeeded in making this event a huge success, having raised over $10,000. Thanks everyone!! To check out the athletes that are charging it, go to the website to see all the athlete profiles!

Local Retailers Gorge Performance, 2nd Wind Sports, Big Winds, and Windance step up for KB4C and SUP4C

These local retailers are stepping up to give back to their community and help fight cancer. Each retailer has donated time, resources, and items to the cause… and even some team riders to ride for their team. Please support the local retailers who support this event.