My Angel Foundation would like to extend a big THANK YOU to everybody who helped in making the 2008 Paddling for Hope Races a success!

CONGRATULATIONS to 2008 Paddling for Hope champions GOALS IN MOTION!

The top five place winners at the 2008 Paddling for Hope Races (the 5th place team was determined by their total race time average for the day).

1st – Goals in Motion
2nd – Blazing Paddles of Fury
3rd – Pink Cheaters
4th – YPC Water Dragons
5th – T-Dub's Water Warriors

My Angel Foundation would like to say THANK YOU to all the participants for the fund raising efforts! Your efforts helped in raising more than $12,000 for the My Angel Foundation! Because of your amazing efforts My Angel Foundation can continue to expand our programs that are focused on spreading awareness about the importance and facts of organ and tissue donation. THANK YOU!

The following are the top four fund raising teams:

1st - T-Dub's Water Warriors raised over $4,400
2nd - Blazing Paddles of Fury raised over $1,700
3rd - Scallywags raised over $1,600
4th - Pink Cheaters raised over $1,400

My Angel Foundation will be announcing the top individual fundraising prize winners Wednesday, August 20th.

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If you have questions please contact Ted Cochran at ted <(at)> myangelfoundation <(dot)> org or at 515.339.6721.

Dragon Boating and the reality of corporate life today have a strong connection. They are both fast paced; they have to deal with changing external environments; and most of all, they both rely heavily on the 'ultimate team' in order to succeed.

While the mechanics of dragon boating are easy to describe, the sensation of the experience is not. The evidence of its power and impact is clear. It has become the fastest growing water sport in the world. Being one of the most accessible sports, dragon boat racing can truly be enjoyed by everyone. There is a sense of camaraderie, unity, personal accountability and achievement that fosters the growth of a true team - in and out of the boat.

2008 Paddling for Hope Races

August 16, 2008
Gray's Lake - Des Moines, Iowa