The Cradock Cancer Care Unit is going to be the recipient of funds raised during the Fish River Canoe Marathon this year; with the hopes of helping others fight their biggest battles.
Cradock, South Africa (17 September 2023) – The Cradock Cancer Care Unit is the main focus for the charitable side of the 2023 edition of the Fish River Canoe Marathon this year. Charity focus of the event has always remained a strong driving force behind the Klein Karoo classic taking place from October 6-7.
The Cradock Cancer Care Unit is a locally-based group that help those diagnosed with cancer in the area. A team of nurses have been supporting cancer patients since 1993. They aid in offering support for those battling cancer in the area.
The way the funds have been raised in the past, was by hosting the very popular Spot the Croc competition however, this year they have had to use other methods of raising funds because the “croc” has spent a few too many years weathering the river.
“It’s a bit disappointing that we won’t be having the Spot the Croc competition this year, but the Cradock Cancer Care Unit has given us another awesome initiative to raise funds,” said the chairman of the organising committee Herman Marais.
“This year they have had special Versus socks designed with their logo on them and paddlers are encouraged to buy a pair in order to enter the raffle at the end of the race.
“The raffle will see us give away another Knysna Racing boat like we have in previous years, along with a number of other great prizes.
“Just supporting the efforts of the Cradock Cancer Care Unit should be enough for paddlers to buy some socks. The more socks paddlers and supporters buy, the more entries they get into the lucky draw.”
Despite the Cancer Care Unit being the main focus of the charity drive at the Fish, there are a number of other initiatives that paddlers support in their own personal capacity.
Often the CHOC Cows are another charity that is supported by paddlers and it’s always exciting seeing the black and white paddlers on the river.
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