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HICF Paddle Palooza set for June 23
June 23 @ 8:00 am EDT
The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation Paddle Palooza in Honor of Andy McKinney will be held on Sunday, June 23, at Ocean Air Sports, 39450 NC Hwy 12 in Avon. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun of a lightly competitive 5K race on the open waters of the Pamlico Sound.
There will also be a one-mile paddleboard, kayak, double kayak fun race and SUP Yoga. The pre-entry fee is $25 for kids and $50 for adults. The day of the race entry fee is $30 for kids and $55 for adults.
To register, go to www.paddleguru.com/races/HICFPaddle PaloozainHonorofAndyMcKinney
All Proceeds Benefit the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation. The HICF is an all-volunteer and non-profit organization that supports cancer patients and their families living on Hatteras Island. Founded in December 2000, the foundation’s primary goal is to raise funds to provide financial assistance for medical bills, prescriptions, travel expenses, and other needs that might not be taken care of by insurance.
To date, the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation has assisted over 235 islanders with cancer and their families with grants in excess of $1,000,000.
