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7.30.2012
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News Room: COMMUNITY RECORDER: Make waves at A.J. Jolly Park

Community Recorder

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The ancient sport of Chinese dragon boat racing will return to Northern Kentucky. The Third Annual Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival – Paddling for the Pink will be 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at A.J. Jolly Park in Campbell County. Team check-in begins at 7 a.m.

Join The Kentucky Thorough-Breasts, Kentucky’s first breast cancer survivor dragon boat racing team, and presenting sponsor St. Elizabeth Healthcare in the fight against breast cancer.

Proceeds benefit the Breast Centers of St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the ongoing mission of the Kentucky Thorough-Breasts, all of which are committed to women’s health and breast cancer awareness.

Form a team of 16-25 people and join the races. All teams must have at least eight women. No all-male teams will be permitted. A steerperson, drummer, paddles, life jackets and dragon boats will be provided. Those 14 and older can participate. No prior racing experience is required. Advance registration by Aug. 24 is required for all teams.

The entry fee is $500 per team. Each team is welcome to raise additional money for the event. Prizes will be awarded to the teams that raise the most money.

The event will feature food vendors and live music throughout the day.

For more information, visit www.p4ca.org or call (859)391-7020.

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