It is with great sadness that we advise that the annual Paddle For Life, 100 km charity paddle, from Lismore (Coraki) to Ballina has been permanently canceled. It has over the years raised $100,000, with 97% of that raised going directly to the charities involved.
The charities that have been assisted are:
Summerland Early Intervention Program (SEIP – www.seip.org.au),The Buttery Rehabilitaion Centre – (www.buttery.org.au),Southern Cross LADS (Learn About Driving Skills) , (www.southerncrosslads.org.au)
This is an event that is remembered with great fondness by participants, members of the Far North Coast Canoe Club (FNCCC) and sponsors.Over the years we have received fantastic community support from local councils, businesses, service clubs and other organisations and individuals.
The committee of Paddle for Life would personally like to thank and acknowledge the following for their support, and apologize to any one we have missed:
John Clement, who has donated the major prize since inception, of a Challenge Kayak (challengekayaks australia.com),
Tim Limbert – initial founder and stalwart in keeping the event happening for 12 years,
Maxine & Ross – overnight camping on their property,
Max McGrath – lunch stop at his property, Geoff & crew – support craft, Suzette – outstanding raffle ticket seller,
Friends of SEIP – sandwiches and delicious cakes
Lismore City Council, Ballina Shire Council and Richmond Valley Council – grants
WICEN – radio and emergency support -(www.nsw.wicen.org.au)
St Johns Ambulance
SES – Lismore, Coraki, Woodburn, Broadwater and Ballina crews
Rotary Club Goonellabah, Mid Richmond Lions, Coraki Lions, and Ballina Lions
Lismore City Printery
Office Choice
Bakers Delight Lismore
Ballina Manor – (www.ballinamanor.com.au)
Ramada Hotel & Suites Ballinna – (www.ramadaballinabyron.com.au)
BlueSky Ballina – (www.blueskyballina.com.au)
Bunyips Lismore – (www.bunyips.com.au)
NORCO – (www.norco.com.au)
PFD Food Services – ( www.pfdfoods.com.au)
Richmond Waste – (www.richmondwaste.com.au)
Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay – (www.goseakyakbyronbay.com.au)
GIO
Byron Yoga Centre
Matt Thompson – web master
