The Amazonians and Gargareans at the Funraisers Bewl Water Dragon Boat Festival

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Raising money for Melanoma Fund

We raise awareness & educate on melanoma & other forms of skin cancer to those in sports & outdoor recreation. We do this via our national awareness campaigns; Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code, Sunguarding Sport, Sunguarding Outdoors & Slip! Slap! Swing! Discover more via our website or email us:

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The 71st Bewl Dragon Boat Festival is to be held on the 4th September in Lamberhurst, Kent. We are entering a full team to compete in this well-established date in the Kent calendar, which consistently draws big family crowds, whatever the weather. As well as being fun, challenging and entertaining, the day is a ‘win-win’, helping raise thousands of pounds for charities across the UK.

The ‘Amazonians and Gargareans’ are an elite crew of fit, sporty, health conscience women AND NOW MEN, not just content to take part, but determined to WIN and raise lots of donations for a brilliant cause.

Yes, we are competitive, we take the races seriously, but with a smile, have the most amazing experiences, and build lasting bonds within the team and with other teams attending. Last year, our ‘all women’ team were the fastest female crew on the day coming in 8th. We were just pipped getting into the finals, with a last race that was truly epic, setting the hairs on end for all watching! See below... and yes we did WIN!

As always, we will be competing in full costume, similar to our Amazonian’s 2019 attire below, but this year joined by men, who are prepped to not let the sartorial side down!

About the charity:

The Melanoma Fund is a national charity that raises awareness on the importance of sun protection and skin checking to help prevent melanoma and other forms of skin cancer. Based in Kent and Sussex it runs three national campaigns, specifically targeting high risk sectors of the community including outdoor loving children, gardeners and golfers.

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£5,684.00
+ £912.25 Gift Aid
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£5,684.00

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