Register a team today for the 2009 Paddling for Hope Dragon Boat Races for Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness! Dragon Boat racing incorporates high energy, fitness, team building and recreational exercise in a fun and competitive atmosphere! It is an excellent recreational sport for men and women of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you are an occasional calorie burner or athletic nut, this sport is for you! Don’t worry; most participants have never picked up a paddle before. Individual strength is less important than teamwork, coordination and cooperation.
Teams consist of at least 20 members; 18 paddlers, 1 drummer and 1 flag catcher. Each team must race with at least 8 female team members. No prior experience required! Teams can be formed through your company, church,
friends, family and neighbors.
All necessary equipment will be provided. This includes the boat, paddles, life jackets, and a qualified steersperson for practices as well as event day.
My Angel Foundation has launched a statewide campaign called "Mark Yes". The focus of the campaign is to educate the general public about the facts of organ, tissue, and eye donation and how to become officially registered in the Iowa Donor Registry. In conjunction with the campaign, the foundation has launched MarkYes.org and has designed a new brochure to support this campaign.
Right now, thousands of people are waiting... waiting for a new chance at life. My Angel Foundation is devoted to giving these individuals hope for tomorrow. Every month the Foundation features one individual who has been directly affected by organ and tissue donation. This month’s focus on compassion is Kim who received a liver transplant in 2000.
My Angel Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that consists of passionate individuals who are dedicated to the promoting and celebrating organ and tissue donation, supporting transplant recipients, and encouraging others to spread hope through compassion. Without the many that support us, we would not be able to attain the goals of the foundation.
