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by David Shanahan This is the 25th year that Kayaking for Cancer will be raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society, putting in the kilometres to raise support for a worthy cause. The initiative of a local resident, Kevin Dionne, it is also sponsored by many local businesses. Kayaking of Cancer is the number one third party event in Canada for cancer research, having raised more than $890,000 for the Cancer Society since
its first outing in 2001. Every year, participants paddle from Kingston to Ottawa, travelling over 5,000 kms since that first year. Kevin’s ambition is to bring that total support raised by the annual event to $1 million, which would be the equivalent of crossing Canada coast to coast. As he explains: “I was seven when my mother was diagnosed. Terry Fox is a hero of mine. I could not do something at seven years old, but I certainly could at 29 years old. A reminder
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this is a local initiative from the beginning.” Kayaking for Cancer will be at Jonnson Independent on July 12, when people can add their support to the fundraiser. Jonnson’s, along with the B&H Grocery, Jim Perry, Grahames Bakery, McGahey Insurance, Pirate Cove Marina, and Shoeless Joe's, Grenville Fish and Games Club are all local sponsors that have helped this group raise over $890,000.00 for cancer research. As Kevin says, “All that have participated,
donated, supported in one way or another need to pat themselves on the back”. Dates to remember: July 12: Set up Jonsson Independent between 9am and 4 pm. (Steve & Sylvie Jonsson have been supporters for 25 years). Kayaking for Cancer 2025 - August 9 - 16, 2025 (Kingston to Ottawa - 220 kms) For more information and to donate, go to: www. kayakingforcancer.com.
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