The Pueblo Whitewater Park will be hosting a Paddle-A-Thon July 7, 2007 to benefit First Descents. First Descents is a kayak camp for young adults with cancer.
The young adult cancer population is the most underserved population within the cancer world and the programs that First Descents provides free of charge play a key role in a cancer survivior's emotional, psychological and physical healing. It costs First Descents approximately $1,000 per camper for a one week session and the funds you raise will go directly toward providing these much-needed program to a very deserving group of people.
This event will combine the enjoyment of being on the water in one of Colorado's finest whitewater playpark venues with the satisfaction of being able to make a difference in the life of a young adult with cancer.
The Pueblo Whitewater Park is a half mile on the Arkansas River in downtown Pueblo consisting of 8 drops. Seven of the drops provide play holes with the final drop being a mini-rapid and wave-train. The event will consist of participants paddling laps through the park to raise monies pledged for each lap.
Watch this page for upcoming details on fundraising and sponsorships.
