Rise in Triumph: Free Row for the Cure

Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

📍 812 Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY 10474(Hunts Point Riverside Park area)

From water to sky to light.

Rise in Triumph: Free Row for the Cure & Pink Dragon Kite Launch

Closing with a Circle of Light Ceremony

Paddle for the Cure NYC in partnership with Rocking the Boat

In honor of National Cancer Survivors Month and continuing the celebration of World Ocean Day (6/8), join us for a free, family-friendly community event bringing people together through movement, water, and meaningful experiences — from water to sky to light.

🚣‍♀️ Free rowing courtesy of Rocking the Boat

What to Expect

• Free Row for the Cure (open rotation)• Pink Dragon Kite Launch• Zumba for a Cause• Live DJ music• Circle of Light Ceremony

Program Timeline

• 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Arrival & WelcomeArrive, get your Pink Dragon kite, Circle of Light candle, and PFC merch — we provide markers to write your message and get ready to participate

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Pink Dragon Kite Launch

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Zumba for a Cause

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Free Row for the Cure (open rotation)

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Circle of Light CeremonyLeah’s speech, moment of silence, and final song “We Are the World”

Ways to Participate & Support

🪁 Adopt a Pink Dragon Kite$25 (1 Dragon)

$40 (2 Dragons)

$60 (Sponsor a Dragon)Supports PFC NYC programs, operations, and community wellness

🕯️ Circle of Light$5 (1 Light)

$10 (Sponsor a Light)Write your message — we provide markersSupports event materials, operations, and community healing experiences

💃 Zumba for a Cause

$10 suggested donation

👕 PFC MerchandiseT-Shirts $30 Hats $25

Other PFC merch available

🎶 Live DJ Music throughout the event

🤝Sponsors Welcome

$250 Sponsor Support

Can’t join but want to support?Your contribution helps fund PFC NYC programs, operations, and community wellness efforts.

📩 Send your logo for sponsor recognition: [email protected]🕔 Logo submission deadline: June 13 at 5:00 PM

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