A year of shifting tides marks the fifth annual Kayak for a Cure.

After four years in Brentwood Bay, the cancer research fundraiser will launch from Willows Beach this year.

B次元官网网址淏rentwood Bay is a beautiful spot but Willows Beach is pretty nice too,B次元官网网址� said organizer Don Lowther. The change in venue is aligned with a change in benefactor this year. For the past two years the Kayak for a Cure event in Vancouver has funded InspireHealth.

B次元官网网址淰ancouver started supporting them a couple years ago. One of the organizers in Vancouver got brain cancer and as part of his treatment went to InspireHealth. Since they opened up in Victoria I decided to support them here in town,B次元官网网址� Lowther explained.

The non-profit integrative cancer care centre has a clinic on Oak Bay Avenue.

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The paddle is set for Sept. 9 with registration starting by 8:30 a.m. at Willows Beach.

B次元官网网址淭he event day is just a relaxed paddle from Willows Beach to Gyro Park beach and back again,B次元官网网址� Lowther said. A barbecue will wrap the event slated to end at 2 p.m.

Participants can register online and canvass for donations.

B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e already up over $7,500,B次元官网网址� Lowther said. The goal is $15,000, a little higher than previous goals. Last year the event raised $11,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society with 20 to 25 paddlers.

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For details and to register visit InspireHealth.ca and click on the Kayak for a Cure logo.