Run for the Cure 2007

Wild, wet, and windy!
No, not paddling or even sailing, but sloshing through the rain with thousands of other like-minded enthusiasts on September 30th. Our AIAB fuchsia banner was a cheerful bit of colour as our nine dedicated members joined the many others proud to be raising awareness of breast cancer at the 2007 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure.

This year all the booths and formalities were under tents outside BC Place. One of our sponsors, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, was well-represented and Mayor Sullivan cheered us on from the sidelines. Once again Team Captain Jean Driscoll-Bell had us well-organized as she patiently answered questions, distributed bags and shirts, and gave instructions.

Our special thanks to two of our fundraisers who raised over $2000 each, Marcia Remple and Janet Plant, and three who raised over $1000 each, Sheila Tynan, Jean Duckett and Jean Driscoll-Bell – you make us so proud. With four of our team members in Australia racing dragon boats and soaking up the sunshine, we thank you for your extraordinary thoughtfulness and efforts before you left - Sheila Tynan, Heather Trenholm, Claudette Brown and Anne Anthony. We had a total of 20 registered members on the Abreast In A Boat team who collectively raised $11,640 – 58% of our goal of $20,000. This was a tremendous effort for such a small team.

Thanks very much Jean for once again captaining the AIAB team for the CIBC & CBCF Run for the Cure.

Dorothy Fenning and Jean Driscoll-Bell