Kiteboarding 4 Cancer

KB4C results are in! The wind allowed 2.5 hours of derby for our athletes. This year, for the first time, teams had 2 members on the course at the same time!

This was our fastest and safest race course yet, allowing foils and traditional kiting on the same course.

And of course a HUGE thank you to for all your support ❤️

Our race committee is already excited for KB4C 2025 and good luck to everyone next year!

RACE RESULTS FROM THE 1 MILE SWIM 🤙🤙

These athletes absolutely killed it out in the water, and we love it! Remember, we also have a RELAY swim race tomorrow morning 8AM - 11PM. It’s not too late to put your team together and register for the relay!

KB4C is ON for Saturday, July 6th.

As we look at the forecast and see that the race will be shorter than usual, we have lowered the walk up registration price to $250.

We will have plenty of fun water related activities and games to do until the wind comes up in the afternoon. Jet ski rides, boat rides, SUP games, beach games, music, food, beer, RAFFLES, and loads of fun things to buy. Remember, we are fundraising for Project Koru, and give back to young adult cancer survivors.

Our Friday kick off party is also on with a movie premiere my Sensi Graves and Kylie Zarmati, music by Ten30 band.

See you this weekend!!

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Happy 4th of July! ❤️❤️❤️ See you tomorrow evening 😉

will be at the KB4C event in Hood River at the Event Site Friday July 5 and Saturday July 6th!

We will have a beautiful fern background representing birth and regrowth! Bring your friends, grab some swag and snag some lasting memories!

This is Carols Anderson’s Glass Art Board of Hope for 2024.

We have been receiving some amazing Boards of a Hope donation from artists all over the world!

These boards will be part of the live auction on Saturday late afternoon. If you are interested in impressive artwork and also helping young adult cancer survivors, this is the place to be!

KB4C.org

Thank you for supporting Kb4c!

Thank you to the community of Hood River for the incredible 18 years of support. KB4C has helped enrich the lives of over 700 young adult Cancer Survivors through community and the outdoors as a way to move forward beyond cancer. We have been able to accomplish this thanks to the amazing people found here in Hood River.

We hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July week and we can’t wait to see your smiling faces next weekend at the 18th annual KB4C presented by Project Koru. Together we make a difference. Cancer Takes, we give back!

Photos by through the years!

Congratulations this weeks fundraising winner!


You raised $1,025 in 5 days for ! You are only $945 away from your $10k Goal and less than a week away from KB4C 2024!

Thank you for supporting PK and fundraising in honor of your mother 🫶🙏✨

It’s time to sign up / fundraise for ! Just 1 week until we kick off at our Friday night registration party!

Remember, we are raising money to help those who have survived cancer to learn to live life post-illness. This event allows for to create communities of survivors through therapy camps, and we support them by supporting KB4C ❤️

KB4C starts with YOGA! Johanna Siskar will be leading Hatha Yoga at the waterfront Friday and Saturday July 6 & 7 at 7:00-7:45 am.

From Johanna:
“I teach Hatha that back in 1999 was all Yoga of movement.
I have been certified by the school of Ananda Yoga, and studied under he school of Iyengar, those being the greatest influences in my teaching and practice.
I focus on alignment, restoring and increasing flexibility and the importance of calming and unifying the body and mind for meditation.
I teach foundational poses to open and prepare for the powerful challenges of the race. Holding poses with breath, to overall restore and relax.”

Thank you for bringing your practice to the KB4C this year.

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💥GIVEAWAY💥
Just two more days until the giveaway closes and this awesome Converse 5’11 surfboard will be gifted to whoever raised the most money on RallyUp this week!

Head to the link tree in our bio or kb4c.org to check it out! There is still time for you to win!

Thank you for making this giveaway possible by donating the coolest surfboard!

We are still in need of some fun volunteer positions! What’s included? A T-shirt, lunch and lots of high fives!

Give back and make a difference at a fun event for a great cause!

Positions needed:
Beer garden (5 people) Evening shift
Merch (1 person)
Athletes Lounge (1 person)
Auction/ duckie/ Raffle Tent (2 people)
Friday Set Up (2 People)
Sunday Teardown (2 People)

Contact [email protected] to get yourself signed up to help!

New to 2024! We are introducing the Fastest Lap Challenge, open to any competitor at any time! The course will be set in a manner that favors traditional kiteboarding (not foil) but WHO KNOWS who will be the fastest on race day! The Fastest Lap Challenge winner will win a trip to Palapas Ventana in La Ventana, Baja California!

Want to win a trip but don’t think you’re the fastest? Our Top Fundraiser will win a trip to Downwind Deck in El Cuyo Mexico! Get signed up today! A HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors at Downwind Deck in and Palapas Ventana!

With E8 Timings incredible tracking system everyone will be able to track and watch in real time the person who gets the fastest lap!

Right now is in the lead as Top Fundraiser. If you’d like some tips and tricks to help with registration and fundraising, please reach out to us and we will get you all set. T- 3 weeks until kick off! Yeww!

2024 will have more prizes than any other year in KB4C history!

Remember we have a New Event at KB4C 2024!
The 1 Mile Open Water Swim and the Relay Race!

You do not have to fundraise to enter the swim race.

It is $50 to register for the 1 mile swim race and $200 for a relay team of 4 people.

Please register online at kb4c.org and follow the register here buttons.

You will be taken to Rally Up! Our registration portal. From there scroll down and click on which ever swim race you would like to enter.

You can also register Friday between 3-6 at the Event site or 1 hour before you race on game day.

If you have any questions please email [email protected]

Do you have questions about KB4C? Are you intimidated to register or start fundraising? Join us at the Gorge Wind and Water Social at Ferment Brewing Monday, June 17th at 5:30 PM!

KB4C invites you to come and learn tips on ways to fundraise online, what Project Koru is, why we put on this fundraising event, and ways you can help! Grom and Rachel will give a 2 minute presentation and then will answer any questions you may have.

Socialize with your fellow wind enthusiasts and enjoy a Ferment beverage! Arrive in your industry gear you will receive a free beer and 3 raffle tickets 🤙🤙

→ 1 Mile Open Water Swim: Saturday Morning (July 6th) at 8:00 AM! $50 registration fee 🤙

→ Relay Race: Sunday (July 7th) from 8:00-11:00 AM! Registration fee $200 per team!

Register using the link in our bio or in-person on Friday July 5th at our KICKOFF PARTY! There are already a few folks signed up and ready to rip! We are SO excited to see more registrants, share this post with your friends and create a relay team!

Meeting location: Event Site in front of the stage…see you there 👀

Happy Birthday !!!

•You have been working hard to fundraise and we noticed!

•As of today you are in the lead for our top fundraiser!!

•Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

•Have a wonderful Birthday!

Cheers 🎊

KB4C & Project Koru Team!!

Our anonymous donor is still matching your donations up to $7,500 until Sunday, June 9! Donate $100 and it will be doubled to $200 by our donor!

The KB4C Derby Sunday schedule is out! Happening Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the Hood River Event Site! We look forward to seeing you there for races, raffles, demos, and delicious food + drink!

Thank you to our KB4C Partners .hoodriver!!

Mission:
We encourage adventure and connection to people and places, offering shortcuts to flowstate by removing barriers to travel with the comfort and flexibility of a van.

What we do:
The VLC builds modular vans, drop-in DIY components, and services vans in our community to keep your mobile basecamp running smoothly.

Can we live in these moments forever?! It’s Throwback Thursday with photos supplied by

Do you have old KB4C photos? Share them and tag us !!

Our Saturday party, July 6 2024, will be played by ! Stop by for a live auction, our awards ceremony, the final raffle prize, pictures, loads of stoke, and beer and food until 9pm!! We can’t wait! 😎

Do you love the water? Are you an avid swimmer, Kayaker or Stand Up Paddler?

We are looking for folks to help us keep everyone safe on the water and volunteer for the 1 mile open water swim, the Relay race and the Derby race

Requirements:
•Have you own vessel,
•Be skilled at water rescues,
•CPR Certified

You will be need from 7-8 am Saturday, July 6th & 8-11 am Sunday July 7th.

We also are looking for jet ski assistance & safety during the derby.

This requires a few people with their own vessels. Please let us know if your, or anyone you know, is qualified and interested in this volunteering field.

Please if you are interested let us know or email [email protected]

Get ready for our Kick-Off Party! It will take place July 5, 2024 at the Event Site in Hood River, OR!

Stop by for tunes, beer, food, , a movie hosted by and , beer by , and food brought to you by

Cancer takes, we give back! Thank you to our sponsors this year!

Info for KB4C Relay Swim Race Sunday July 7th starting at 8:00am at the Event Site in Hood River, OR.

Teams have as many as 4 people who take turns completing as many laps as they can in a 3-hour time window (8-11am).

Swimmers go around a short course (roughly 1/5 mile) directly in front of the Event Site. After each lap swimmers return to shallows to pass their team’s tracker to the next team member.

The course is a triangle with safety teams in the middle. Max number of teams:30
Timing for Relay Only:

E8 timing will provide chips that track your laps. You must exchange the chip every time you switch swimmers. Chip will be on a wrist band with a floaty keychain.

KB4C will have an Open Water 1-mile swim Saturday July 6th starting at 8:00am at the Event Site in Hood River, OR.

This race is open to everyone who confidently believes they can complete a 1-mile swim. All swimmers will start at the same time.

The course starts on the sandy “beach” at the event site. Swimmers leave the beach going northwest into the Columbia River.

Swimmers pass a buoy on their left and bend southeast towards the Hook. The final buoy will be passed on swimmers left.

Swimmers will return to the finish line going west just offshore of the Hood River Waterfront.

Swimmers return to the finish line at the Event Site (Same place the race started).

Swimmers touch the finish line table to complete the race.

KB4C will have a Relay Swim Race Sunday July 7th starting at 8:00am at the Event Site in Hood River, OR.

Teams have as many as 4 people who take turns completing as many laps as they can in a 3-hour time window (8-11am).

Swimmers go around a short course (roughly 1/5 mile) directly in front of the Event Site. After each lap swimmers return to shallows to pass their team’s tracker to the next team member.

The course is a triangle with safety teams in the middle. Max number of teams:30
Timing for Relay Only:

E8 timing will provide chips that track your laps. You must exchange the chip every time you switch swimmers. Chip will be on a wrist band with a provided floaty key chain.

Registration link in in our Bio

https://projectkoru.rallyup.com/c/signup-kb4c-2024

Please email us with any questions.
[email protected]

A BIG thank you to our silver level sponsor ! Located in downtown Hood River and at the Event Site, Doug’s is the place to go for all your lessons, rentals, and watersports gear 🤘

Their mission over at Doug’s Water Sports is to get you up and riding with confidence and to do it fast! Their goals are your goals: to see you having fun on the water and to be safe while doing it!

It’s Party Friday! We can’t wait to see all the stoke again this year! Reminder, registration is open and volunteers are still needed! link in bio 🤙🤙

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