Dragon boat race
An annual dragon boat race is to be
staged by the KM Charity Team to help charitable groups with
their fund-raising.
This Kent-wide event will be held at
Arethusa Water Sports
Centre, Chatham Maritime to both raise funds
for the KM Group's local charities of the year as well as allow
school PTA groups, sports clubs, charities and businesses to raise
funds for the cause of their choice.
In future years the annual event will take
place on the first Sunday in July but for 2009 it will take place
on Sunday, October 4.
Teams of 17 will compete with one of the crew
beating a drum to dictate the pace of the paddles. Teams will
compete in a minimum of three races but the fastest teams will
compete in the finals at the end of the day. All equipment is
provided.
It is a challenge for those who wish to savor
the ancient traditions of the dragon boat, as much as for those who
want to test their strength and rowing technique by traveling
across the 250m course in the fastest time. It is also a day for
spectators as well as for people taking part.
To help cover event costs there are six
sponsorship packages available costing £500 each and firms will
have their support highlighted in selected KM Group titles and also
enjoy the privilege of having a boat named after them. Firms can
also encourage staff by paying the boat registration charge.
The KM Charity Team hopes each crew member
will raise a minimum of £120 for their favourite charity which
means every KM dragon boat should raise £2,000 for good causes.
Simon Dolby of the KM Charity Team
said: "This will be a fantastic day and a great spectacle.
Businesses should look at this as both a team building exercise and
also as a way of reaching out to the community in these difficult
times."
In different areas of the county local
KM Group newspapers and kmfm radio stations are asking readers to
support their chosen charity of the year.
These are:
- Ellenor Lions Hospice – Dartford and
Gravesend Messenger.
- Giraffe Appeal for the Oliver Fisher Baby
Unit and the Echo appeal for the British Heart Foundation – Medway
Messenger
- Guide Dogs for the Blind – Kent
Messenger
- Demelza House Children’s Hospice -
Sittingbourne Messenger and Times Guardian
- Kent Kids Miles of Smiles – Kentish Gazette
- Pilgrims Hospice – Kentish Express
- Dad’s Quest prostate cancer charity – Thanet
Extra.
- Support our bandstand. Royal Marines
Bandstand – East Kent Mercury
For full information or to apply for a free event pack go to
http://www.kmcharitychallenge.co.uk/
For sponsorship information call Simon Dolby on 07989 164
752.
Tuesday, May 26 2009
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