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Look What’s Happening!

We had lots of fundraisers and donations.

Thank you for your support:

Reelin’ For A Cure - our largest donation ever!
Naturally Chiropractic sponsored the Calendar Raffle
Chiro First hosted "Fall Fest for Hope Chest"
Boy Meets Girl Clothing and Pink Cans for Cancer presented us with a $5000 donation!
Rise Fitness held a Spinathon
Catalyst Fitness held a Zumbathon and also had a "shake" of the month for Hope Chest
South Buffalo Charter School students ran a fundraiser

Reelin’ For A Cure - Thank you Reelin’ For A Cure! We are beyond grateful!

Hope Chest Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat Festival: Tribute to Breast Cancer Warriors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Buffalo, N.Y. (May 15, 2024) – Hope Chest, a local nonprofit supporting breast cancer survivors, will hold the 11th Annual Hope Chest Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat Festival™ Saturday, June 15.

The 2024 Hope Chest Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat Festival™ and races will once again be held at Buffalo RiverWorks, a popular Buffalo venue for boating, sports, music, and entertainment. This Western New York summer festival is free to spectators! As part of the day’s events there will be a 50/50 drawing, basket raffle, merchandise sale, refreshments, and children’s activities.

The festival includes a Carnation Ceremony, which is a tribute to women who have lost their lives to breast cancer and to those who continue to fight. This ceremony honors their resilience and celebrates their enduring spirit. Paddlers and spectators toss carnations to represent strength and perseverance.

Over 40 corporate, community and breast cancer teams from all over North America have registered for the race. Join us at Buffalo RiverWorks for this annual Western New York summer festival! All proceeds benefit Hope Chest of Buffalo.

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Mission Statement

Paddle with a Purpose, Workout Like a Woman, and Empower Yourself!

Hope Chest is a positive, healthy support group for Breast Cancer survivors. We offer a unique paddling and health and fitness program for breast cancer survivors of all ages and fitness levels. Our purpose is to inspire breast cancer survivors in any stage of treatment or recovery to lead active and fulfilling lives. Hope Chest's program promotes physical and emotional healing.

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