When: August 12th, 13th, and 14th

Where: Victoria Inner Harbour, Victoria, BC

Event Highlights:

August 12^th

Eye Dotting Ceremony: Taoist Priests Awaken the Dragon (begins at 1:00 pm)

Lights of Courage Lantern Celebration: a tribute to those touched by cancer (5:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

August 13^th

Races, All Day Entertainment + Fun Kids Activities. (8:30 am - 10:00 pm)

August 14^th

Breast Cancer Survivors Race & Carnation Toss (begins at 12:00 noon)

Races, All Day Entertainment + Fun Kids Activities. (8:30 am to 6:00 pm)

The Lights of Courage Campaign benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation: Purchase a lantern and raise funds for break through cancer research on Vancouver Island. *Lanterns are available at all Fairway Market stores, Denny’s Restaurant and The Bay Centre starting on July 20.  Additionally, when people purchase selected merchandise from Fairway Markets, the proceeds will go to the BC Cancer Foundation. Visit the Victoria Dragon Boat official website for more information.

Support a Dragon Boat Paddler! To support a paddler and/or team who are raising pledges for the BC Cancer Foundation, visit www.bccancerfoundation.com/dragonboat2011

Volunteer Opportunities: Please call Danyael Weintraub at 250.519.5552 or email dweintraub@bccancer.bc.ca if you are interested in volunteering at the BC Cancer Foundation tent on August 12th, 13th, or 14th.

SEE YOU THERE!!