Paddlers Abreast Society

The Paddlers Abreast Society is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting physical and psychological well-being among breast cancer survivors. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a charitable entity, operating under the business registration number 854135175RR0001.

Mission and Objectives

The organization's primary mission is to:

• Encourage Active Lives: Demonstrate that individuals living with breast cancer can lead full, active lives.
• Promote Personal Growth: Offer opportunities for personal growth through the physical and mental challenges of paddling.
• Raise Awareness: Emphasize the importance of early cancer detection and the benefits of exercise post-diagnosis.
• Honor Survivors: Honor and remember those who have passed due to breast cancer.

Activities

Paddlers Abreast Society participates in the Yukon River Quest, a significant canoe race event, as a voyageur team. This participation highlights their mission and objectives while fostering community engagement and support for breast cancer awareness.

Focus Areas

• Cancer Care: The organization focuses on supporting cancer care, particularly breast cancer survivors.
• Recreational Activities: It utilizes paddling as a therapeutic and recreational activity to improve the quality of life for its members.

As a registered charity, Paddlers Abreast Society works to inspire and support breast cancer survivors in the Yukon and northern British Columbia through its unique paddling programs and community initiatives.

[1] https://www.paddlersabreast.org [2] https://www.charitydata.ca/charity/paddlers-abreast-society/854135175RR0001/ [3] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/paddlers-abreast-society/ [4] https://ngobase.org/profile/11572 [5] https://dragonsabreast.ca