PADDLING WITH PURPOSE - Wickford Harbor, North Kingstown, RI

Supporting Brown University Health Breast Cancer Research and Care.

100% of every dollar raised will go directly to support breast cancer research and care in Rhode Island.

This year, as part of the event, we will honor oncologist Dr. Mary Anne Fenton for her breast cancer care.

Join us for our 4th year, as we again turn Wickford Harbor pink for breast cancer!

Sunday September 20, 2026
(Sunday September 27, 2026, weather date)

GARDNER'S WHARF, 170 MAIN STREET, NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI
Check in: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Paddle: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Founded in 2023 by mother-daughter breast cancer survivors and outdoor enthusiasts, this event brings visibility and funding to the breast cancer precision medicine available at the Brown University Health Breast Centers. Drs. Stephanie Graff, Mary Ann Fenton, Theresa Graves, and Martha Mainiero along with others will join on the water to Paddle for Progress.

Bring your kayak, SUP, or rowboat to join the community.

Registration will close at midnight Thursday, September 17, 2026, or when we reach 250 paddlers.

All participants must register online and complete an online waiver form.

2026 Paddle for Progress RI

2026 Paddle for Progress RI supporting Brown University Health Foundation

2026 Paddle for Progress RI

2026 Paddle for Progress RI supporting Brown University Health Foundation