Saturday, April 17, 2010 Lake Hartwell at Portman Marina
The Dragon Boat Upstate Festival is a Saturday celebration dedicated to fundraising for the Cancer Center of Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center, and other local cancer non-profit organizations through the racing of beautiful Dragon Boats, with teams from area churches, businesses, civic groups, neighborhoods and other organizations.
Why is the Dragon Boat Upstate Festival Important?
It is an exciting festival in the Greenville Upstate area as well as a fun event that adults can try no matter what their age or their fitness level.
It allows the community to raise funds to fight cancer.
It builds a support network for all community members especially those fighting cancer, surviving cancer or having lost a loved one to cancer.
It provides a quality fundraising event in an atmosphere with entertainment, a tent competition, and other activities.
We issue to you...The Captain/Team Paddle Challenge - Learn More!
Captains are invited to attend a Captain Training/Informational Meeting. To reserve your spot contact Katie Porter at 797-7732 or kporter@ghs.org. Meeting dates are:
Thursday February 11th at 5:15 - GHS Life Center.
Thursday February 18th at 5:30 - Suntrust building.
Monday March 1st at 5:30. Location to be determined.
