Lively Dragon Boat Race at Kelso to Benefit Halton Region Long Term Care Homes and Adult Day Programs

On Saturday, May 31, 2008, the annual Lively Dragon Boat Race will be held in Milton at Kelso Conservation Area to raise funds for Halton Region’s Long Term Care Homes (The Villages of Halton – Allendale in Milton, Creek Way Village in Burlington and Post Inn Village in Oakville). Lively Dragon is a dragon boat racing club that organizes boat races to raise funds for charities. The event will feature activities for families, a barbeque and dragon boat racing that will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“We are thankful to Lively Dragon Boat Racing club for making the Villages of Halton and Halton Region’s Adult Day Programs at Milton Place and Friends Landing, the charity of choice for the fifth year in a row,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “The Dragon Boat Race at Kelso is a very community spirited event.”

“The Lively Dragon Boat Race is a great event and the proceeds raised from the day go towards the purchase of equipment and support special events for our seniors living in Halton Region Long Term Care homes and for seniors and adults with special needs that participate in our Adult Day Programs,” said Adelina Urbanski, Commissioner, Social & Community Services.

Since 2003, the Lively Dragon Boat Race at Kelso has raised over $35,000 for the Villages of Halton and the Adult Day Programs. Dragon Boat racing is the fastest growing water sport in the world. It is fun to participate in and also exciting to watch. The 2007 Lively Dragon Boat Race was a huge success with close to 1250 participants, over 1000 spectators and $10,000 raised from the event.

There is still time to register teams for the race. To register a team, you need 20 people and lots of energy! Paddles, lifejackets and boats are all provided. For more information, contact the Lively Dragon Boat Racing Club at www.dragon-boats.com/milton.

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