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SUP 4 Cancer 2011 Race Dates July 8-9

Put it on the calendar. You won’t want to miss this powerful event. The 2011 SUP 4 Cancer will take place in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge that separates Oregon and Washington. Paddlers who partake in the SUP Endurance Race … Continue reading

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Bringing back the SUP Full Contact Contest!

I have to say this was the most entertaining and ridiculous events of the weekend. 20 paddlers on the water at once, battling it out with boxing gloves on the handle side of their paddles to remain the last one … Continue reading

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SUP 4 Cancer and John Wayne Cancer Foundation benefits community outreach for breast health and awareness

SUP 4 Cancer and John Wayne Cancer Foundation gave The Next Door $21,000 today for their breast cancer outreach program, Nuestra Comunidad Sana. The Next Door ran our silent auction beautifully with some amazing products, services, and generous support from all … Continue reading

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Need SUPs and Paddles for 2011 “The Board Room” Board Art Fundraiser

Each year, art plays a part in our annual watersport fundraising events, SUP4 Cancer and Kiteboard 4 Cancer. For 2011, it’s all about boards. “The Board Room” will consist of SUP boards, surfboards, and kiteboards hand-painted by talented artists up … Continue reading

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Photos from this year’s race

 

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SUP 4 Cancer & KB4C Planning Survivorship Camps for Young Adults with Cancer

SUP 4 Cancer is in the planning phase of hosting our own Survivorship camps for young adult (ages 18-40) cancer survivors. These camps aim to foster self-confidence and strengthen survivorship through kiteboarding, standup paddling, and other outdoor adventure skills.  Submit a … Continue reading

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2010 SUP 4 Cancer Results – Windy, choppy, challenging and BIG!

The 2nd Annual Stand 4 Something (SUP 4 Cancer) kicked off with 30+ mph winds, big swell, and strong currents in the Columbia River for 30 competitors on Sunday. The 8-mile downwinder started at Viento State Park and finished at … Continue reading

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Paddle for life, survivorship July 11, 2010

The 2nd Annual Paddle 4 Cancer (SUP4C) will have its own dedicated day this year with a 7 mile Downwinder, Full Contact SUP contest, relay races, demos, clinics and more. SUP Demos & Lessons! This year,the SUP lessons & clinics … Continue reading

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SUP4C Call for Art for City-wide Art Show in Hood River!

Just before his cancer came back, my brother painted this for my birthday. Paddle for Cancer and Kiteboard 4 Cancer invite artists of all mediums to submit entries for a city-wide exhibit in Hood River as part of our annual … Continue reading

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SUP4C adds own program with Young Adult Survivorship Camps

Paddle 4 Cancer is in the planning phase of hosting our own Survivorship camps for young adult (ages 18-40) cancer survivors. These camps aim to foster self-confidence and strengthen survivorship through kiteboarding, standup paddling, and other outdoor adventure skills. SUP4C’s … Continue reading

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