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I've been dragon boating since 2013. In late 2016, I was diagnosed with Leukemia. Thanks to the overwhelming amount of love and support I received from Dragon Boat Charleston during my cancer treatment, I am forever dedicated to supporting the year-long health and wellness programs of DBC. After my lifesaving bone marrow transplant, I continued to be a CPC (Charleston Paddle Club) paddler, and then became a DBC paddler, too. I'm privileged to be part of the DBC family that we describe as a "floating support group." I strongly believe in the difference dragon boating and DBC make in the lives of cancer patients and survivors.

Festival Day:

Over the years, my friends, family and colleagues have joined my festival teams. They are such good sports! Every year that we raced, we showed up in full costume. We've been 80s themed "Totally Paddical," and for several years we were "Super Power Paddlers." Not only do my teammates give their time and effort to raise funds for DBC. They also bring incredible spirit and fun to this free family-friendly event. This year, for the second time, our team will be "Where The Wild Things Paddle." Think painted animal faces, fangs, claws, horns, scales, fur, tails, and lots and lots of roaring and gnashing our teeth on the way to the race start. WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU at the festival! Stop by our tent for some fun, for a beer or two, for some goodies for the kiddos, and to help us cheer for all the teams racing on the water.

In the meantime, My Wild Ones (or mild ones!), I will be howling at the moon and practicing my paddling stroke. Most importantly, I'll be enjoying each and every beautiful day that I've been given to be part of this community.

With Endless Gratitude,

MAX (a/k/a Melissa)

Barbara B gave $511
May 4, 2024
 

Melissa’s fortitude & patience in overcoming her recent illness has made us very proud to be her Aunt Barb & Uncle Dan.

William D gave $16
May 1, 2024
 

David C gave $20
Apr 23, 2024
 

Dan H gave $26
Apr 22, 2024
 

Kelly M gave $11
Apr 13, 2024
 

Shamus G gave $20
Apr 9, 2024
 

Kudos on being exactly who you are, and for being cancer free for 7 years!!

JOHN Y gave $100
Apr 9, 2024
 

Taylor W gave $11
Apr 9, 2024
 

Ricky B gave $21
Apr 9, 2024
 

Charles B gave $20
Apr 9, 2024
 

Keep living and having fun

Kavan G gave $21
Apr 8, 2024
 

Anonymous gave $52
Apr 8, 2024
 

Hamer D gave $31
Apr 8, 2024
 

Brian C gave $52
Apr 8, 2024
 

Brian B gave $103
Apr 8, 2024
 

Elyse D gave $26
Apr 8, 2024
 

Love you Melissa! Keep on keepin’ on!

Shon I gave $21
Apr 8, 2024
 

Go Melissa! Keep paddling

Karen M gave $52
Apr 8, 2024
 

Tamara R gave $21
Apr 8, 2024
 

Ruth and Bob G gave $103
Apr 7, 2024
 

Jonathan B gave $52
Apr 7, 2024
 

For my favorite cousin Melissa Goodrich.

Matt G gave $50
Apr 7, 2024
 

David H gave $11
Apr 7, 2024
 

Aimee E gave $16
Apr 7, 2024
 

Jason J gave $21
Apr 7, 2024
 

Marc K gave $103
Apr 7, 2024
 

Scott H gave $21
Apr 7, 2024
 

Amy G gave $52
Apr 7, 2024
 

W S gave $50
Apr 7, 2024
 

Jeff R gave $21
Apr 7, 2024
 

Matt J gave $11
Apr 7, 2024
 

Kelly g gave $21
Apr 7, 2024
 

Tate N gave $26
Apr 7, 2024
 

Daniel G gave $103
Apr 7, 2024
 

Kathy M gave $26
Apr 7, 2024
 

Andrew S gave $11
Apr 7, 2024
 

Paddle Hard!

Kelly M gave $52
Apr 7, 2024
 

Danielle M gave $103
Apr 7, 2024
 

Honored to have been a part of your journey! Much love always!

Richard B gave $62
Apr 7, 2024
 

Loretta L gave $103
Apr 7, 2024
 

This is the real Derby Winner!

Andrew S gave $103
Apr 7, 2024
 


 

 
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I've been dragon boating since 2013. In late 2016, I was diagnosed with Leukemia. Thanks to the overwhelming amount of love and support I received from Dragon Boat Charleston during my cancer treatment, I am forever dedicated to supporting the year-long health and wellness programs of DBC. After my lifesaving bone marrow transplant, I continued to be a CPC (Charleston Paddle Club) paddler, and then became a DBC paddler, too. I'm privileged to be part of the DBC family that we describe as a "floating support group." I strongly believe in the difference dragon boating and DBC make in the lives of cancer patients and survivors.

Festival Day:

Over the years, my friends, family and colleagues have joined my festival teams. They are such good sports! Every year that we raced, we showed up in full costume. We've been 80s themed "Totally Paddical," and for several years we were "Super Power Paddlers." Not only do my teammates give their time and effort to raise funds for DBC. They also bring incredible spirit and fun to this free family-friendly event. This year, for the second time, our team will be "Where The Wild Things Paddle." Think painted animal faces, fangs, claws, horns, scales, fur, tails, and lots and lots of roaring and gnashing our teeth on the way to the race start. WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU at the festival! Stop by our tent for some fun, for a beer or two, for some goodies for the kiddos, and to help us cheer for all the teams racing on the water.

In the meantime, My Wild Ones (or mild ones!), I will be howling at the moon and practicing my paddling stroke. Most importantly, I'll be enjoying each and every beautiful day that I've been given to be part of this community.

With Endless Gratitude,

MAX (a/k/a Melissa)

Barbara B gave $511
May 4, 2024
 

Melissa’s fortitude & patience in overcoming her recent illness has made us very proud to be her Aunt Barb & Uncle Dan.

William D gave $16
May 1, 2024
 

David C gave $20
Apr 23, 2024
 

Dan H gave $26
Apr 22, 2024
 

Kelly M gave $11
Apr 13, 2024
 

Shamus G gave $20
Apr 9, 2024
 

Kudos on being exactly who you are, and for being cancer free for 7 years!!

JOHN Y gave $100
Apr 9, 2024
 

Taylor W gave $11
Apr 9, 2024
 

Ricky B gave $21
Apr 9, 2024
 

Charles B gave $20
Apr 9, 2024
 

Keep living and having fun

Kavan G gave $21
Apr 8, 2024
 

Anonymous gave $52
Apr 8, 2024
 

Hamer D gave $31
Apr 8, 2024
 

Brian C gave $52
Apr 8, 2024
 

Brian B gave $103
Apr 8, 2024
 

Elyse D gave $26
Apr 8, 2024
 

Love you Melissa! Keep on keepin’ on!

Shon I gave $21
Apr 8, 2024
 

Go Melissa! Keep paddling

Karen M gave $52
Apr 8, 2024
 

Tamara R gave $21
Apr 8, 2024
 

Ruth and Bob G gave $103
Apr 7, 2024
 

Jonathan B gave $52
Apr 7, 2024
 

For my favorite cousin Melissa Goodrich.

Matt G gave $50
Apr 7, 2024
 

David H gave $11
Apr 7, 2024
 

Aimee E gave $16
Apr 7, 2024
 

Jason J gave $21
Apr 7, 2024
 

Marc K gave $103
Apr 7, 2024
 

Scott H gave $21
Apr 7, 2024
 

Amy G gave $52
Apr 7, 2024
 

W S gave $50
Apr 7, 2024
 

Jeff R gave $21
Apr 7, 2024
 

Matt J gave $11
Apr 7, 2024
 

Kelly g gave $21
Apr 7, 2024
 

Tate N gave $26
Apr 7, 2024
 

Daniel G gave $103
Apr 7, 2024
 

Kathy M gave $26
Apr 7, 2024
 

Andrew S gave $11
Apr 7, 2024
 

Paddle Hard!

Kelly M gave $52
Apr 7, 2024
 

Danielle M gave $103
Apr 7, 2024
 

Honored to have been a part of your journey! Much love always!

Richard B gave $62
Apr 7, 2024
 

Loretta L gave $103
Apr 7, 2024
 

This is the real Derby Winner!

Andrew S gave $103
Apr 7, 2024
 

 

$2,247 raised

$2,753 to goal 27 days left
Contribute

 

Barbara B gave $511
May 4, 2024
 

Melissa’s fortitude & patience in overcoming her recent illness has made us very proud to be her Aunt Barb & Uncle Dan.

William D gave $16
May 1, 2024
 

David C gave $20
Apr 23, 2024
 

Dan H gave $26
Apr 22, 2024
 

Kelly M gave $11
Apr 13, 2024
 

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