Paddle for Health has always reminded us of the importance of community, coming together in difficult times and supporting one another. This Paddle for Health 2020 will look very different, but having fun on the water and paddling for the kids and families is more important than ever. Supporting a child with cancer is not unlike what we are experiencing in this time of COVID 19. Caring for an immune compromised child is terrifying, facing the unknown stressful and battling unseen germs and viruses a scary reality. Cancer does not take a break during this COVID pandemic, children are still being diagnosed, and chemotherapy and radiation treatments continue. Families lives are still being turned upside down, a childhood cancer diagnosis a cruel addition to this viral nightmare, ongoing treatment and follow-up more challenging than ever.
Island Kids Cancer Association will not stop reaching out and supporting kids, youth and their families affected by childhood cancer, so if you can, pick up your paddles and participate in this amazing fundraiser!
With Gratitude,
Susan Kerr
Mom to Jacob, Superhero Angel
Executive Director
Island Kids Cancer Association