Our Kayak for Kids 2011 event has raised close to $200,000 and we thank every participant, volunteer and supporter who made the day so spectacular. Photos of the event can now be viewed at http://alex-francois-images.smugmug.com/
Kayak for Kids 2011 was an outstanding success for Lifestart and a wonderful experience for all involved as 583 paddlers took to the water on spectacular Sydney Harbour on Sunday 27 March. Provisional results are now available courtesy of Blast Paddlers.
Well done to all our paddlers and fundraisers, particularly Macquarie Group whose three team entries have so far raised $29,410. Our best team fundraisers were: 1) I Love Paddlepops - $16,030; 2) Simon Says - $12,820; 3) Mumble & Maddox - $12,500; and the top three paddlers across the line were: 1) Julian Callebaut in a time of 01:17:06; 2) Pro Kayaks in 01:20:05; 3) Harmsen & Harmsen in a time of 01:21:21. Thank you goes to World Ironman Champion and event ambassador, Guy Leech, paralympian Paul Nunnari as MC for the day and Jean Hay, Mayor of Mosman.
After the paddle, families, friends and business colleagues all braved the weather to enjoy some fresh fruit, a chicken kebab and a drink at Clontarf Reserve where the kids were treated to a bouncy castle, clown and face painter. For the first time at this event, we had picnic hampers on offer which were a big hit for those who ordered them.
Lifestart depends on fundraising to remain at the forefront of providing early childhood intervention and school aged services to children with a disability or developmental delay. To everyone who gave their support and fundraised for Lifestart… thank you but it’s not over yet! Online donations through www.everydayhero.com.au will remain open until the end of April so please dig deep and play a vital role in securing much needed funds for Lifestart.
“Kayak for Kids is an event for everyone, whether beginner or experienced paddler. Create a team with your family, friends or work colleagues and enjoy the challenge of paddling our great harbour while helping Lifestart.” Guy Leech, Former World Ironman Champion and Kayak for Kids Ambassador
What makes Kayak for Kids so great is that everyone can take part whether you are a complete novice or serious kayaker, and the course takes in some of the most beautiful scenery in the world along the northern shore of Sydney Harbour from Blues Point to Clontarf.
The 17.5km course is divided into four stages of approximately 4.5 km, with team transition areas between each stage. There are categories for single, double and team kayakers, with teams being from three to twelve people paddling three person sit-on-top kayaks and life vests provided by AROC Sport.
And after the paddle, join us at the Lifestart annual family picnic at Clontarf with fun, food and entertainment for everyone. New in 2011! Go to www.kayakforkids.com.au to check out the great choices you have in selecting a picnic hamper waiting for you at the end of the paddle. This will save you having to think about packing your own picnic lunch. Picnic hampers must be ordered before 22 March and will not be available on the day so get in early to avoid disappointment.
Help us raise $250,000! You can begin your fundraising by establishing your personalised webpage at www.everydayhero.com.au and get ready for the City to Surf on water by registering now at www.kayakforkids.com.au.
To raise funds for children with a disability and their families
Friday 18 March 2011 at 10.30am
Brush Farm Community Hall
Corner Lawson Street and Marsden Road, Eastwood
RSVP: Natalie on 0413 763 789
Cost: $25 pp
