Paddle for the Cure

11/04/2026

Wednesday Trivia | The “-ING” Edition

2026 is end-ing, and Leah is still jok-ing. That’s her! For Leah, laugh-ing is a must. Find-ing humor and tak-ing life a little less seriously help her keep liv-ing fully while she’s process-ing her health challenges. She calls her story Seven Lives, and laughter has helped her through some of her hardest days. It’s part of her heal-ing, and she keeps shar-ing that formula for liv-ing.

After all that paddl-ing and splash-ing, Chef Leah has some season-ing for the giv-ing season!

A scoop of car-ing, a handful of show-ing up, and a double scoop of listen-ing. Stir in speak-ing up to share a little wisdom, volunteer-ing your time, and lift-ing someone up when life gets heavy. Finish with forgiv-ing, thank-ing, and extra lov-ing. The universe has a way of giv-ing love back, and Leah’s already ask-ing for seconds!

Keep tun-ing in! Chef Leah still has a few leftovers worth tast-ing. We have more events com-ing up, including a powerful one to give this season a beautiful end-ing. We’re sav-ing a little extra light for that one. ✨

What’s your “-ING” this season? Drop a word in the comments that Leah missed!

Our small but mighty Paddle for the Cure NYC could use a help-ing hand. Volunteer, donate, or share our mission so we can keep show-ing up for breast cancer survivors beyond treatment.

Think-ing about learn-ing more? Try dropp-ing us a message at [email protected]. Visit www.pfcnyc.org and follow Paddle For The Cure NYC.

Others run. Others walk. We paddle.

11/04/2026

RIGHT PEOPLE + RIGHT VISION = SUCCESS

They ask survivors to share their stories. They talk about finding a cure. We keep asking, what about life after treatment? Who’s investing in helping survivors thrive?

When floodwaters recede, families still need help rebuilding. A two-time breast cancer survivor, our founder Leah Salmorin knows what it takes to rebuild after treatment. You can hear the words “cancer-free” and still live with what cancer and treatment left behind. Breast Cancer Awareness Month has 31 days. Survivors need support 365 days a year.

People see our free events and assume we have paid staff and a big budget. Surprise! Most of the work is done by our volunteer Dragon Force, led by Leah, the Real Pink Dragon. With the mentality of a dragon, the heart of a lion, and the tenacity of a Fire Horse, Leah puts her God-given gifts to work. When God wakes her up at 3 a.m. with an idea, she writes it down. Then the Dragon Force helps bring it to life through paddling, campus wellness, and community events for survivors, students, and neighbors.

No grants. All volunteer. We rebuilt Paddle for the Cure NYC in 2016 with just $25. Imagine what we could do with steady funding. We could get more survivors on the water, bring wellness programs to more campuses, and keep offering free events for our community year-round.

Small but mighty. We don’t compete to be the biggest. We aim to be the most innovative and make a global impact for survivors.

As Leah says, “As long as there’s air coming out of my nose, this Pink Dragon will keep roaring!” Let’s fund both cancer research and survivor wellness.

We stand for those who can’t. We stand for the water. Water is life. We are the water, the light of hope that never fades.

Include Paddle for the Cure NYC in your year-end giving. Pledge your support or become a sponsor. See the flyers for ways to give.

Others run. Others walk. We paddle.

11/03/2026

Throwback to September 12, 2020, when Paddle for the Cure NYC received our first letter of recognition from the NYC Mayor’s Office for our Fifth Annual Stand Up Paddle Virtual Festival!

Paddlers around the world raced on their local waters in support of breast cancer survivors and their families. Thank you to Kostal Paddle, our SUP partner, and to every paddler who made this global race possible.

We’d love to bring back our global SUP festival. With the funding, resources, and support of partners and sponsors, we could once again unite paddlers around the world to race for survivors.

Others run. Others walk. We paddle.

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11/02/2026

THE PINK DRAGON ROARS—

Hear Leah Salmorin’s message at Bowl for Hope on 10/27/26 celebrating 10 years strong!

PFC brings hope. WILD brings light. Together, we’re creating a movement of pink waves!

Thank you to Kelly Roberts Hougland, the entire Women in Lighting + Design Team , all our sponsors, and PFC and WILD volunteers for making this celebration possible.

Special thanks to breast cancer survivor Gladys Varela for sharing her diagnosis and paddling experience. James Wang was scheduled to share his four years as a PFC paddler , committee and pacer. Although he arrived late and missed his speaking slot, he still showed up and did his part!

We believe in research. Why not fund both research AND wellness? Finishing treatment doesn’t end the need for support—survivors continue living with side effects and challenges.

Rebuilt in 2016 with just $25, PFC continues providing free survivor programs despite limited resources and no grants. Our community programs also bring connection and hope to students.

We need supporters with the courage to invest in a small but mighty organization. Consider PFC for your year-end giving or employer matching. Imagine what we could do together!

Others run. Others walk. We paddle.
We don’t compete to be the biggest—we aim to be the most innovative and expand our global impact .

We are the water—the light of hope that never fades.

🎥 Watch the full video and share our message

Support us and follow our journey: www.pfcnyc.org

10/27/26 Frames Bowling Lounge550 9th Avenue New York 10018

11/01/2026

Honoring lives, celebrating culture, and sharing hope and light!

Paddle for the Cure NYC joined this Día de los Mu***os celebration to honor loved ones we’ve lost—including those taken by breast cancer—and connect with our diverse community. Remembering those who came before us strengthens our purpose to support those still here.

Thank you, Las Doñas , for welcoming us! Special thanks to our lovely paddlers and volunteers, Gladys Varela, Carolina Jaramillo , and Victoria, for showing up and sharing our mission with heart.

Together, we keep memories alive and spread the light of hope.

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11/01/2026

When Pink Power meets Pinoy Pride—Purpose, Passion, and Paddling unite to create waves of hope and spread light!

Thank you, Lindy Rosales , for the writeup, Lindy Rosales and Boyet Loverita for the photos, and The FilAm for sharing our story!

Thank you, Assemblymember Steven Raga , for recognizing my work with Paddle for the Cure NYC Read the article here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02VdRGyVUj6W8k8Yp3g8pa5LQksBtuWRW2uFbXpooG2YwoamWwPUq6ADcLAkRLJazyl&id=1465330995

11/01/2026

12 teams hit the lanes on 10/27/26 to SAVE THE BO***ES! Our $25 chest measurement raffle brought laughs and prizes—thanks for the mammaries!

Thank you to Kelly , Women In Lighting + Design NYC and our PFC and WILD volunteers!

Special thanks to breast cancer survivor Gladys Varela for sharing her diagnosis and paddling experience, and James Wang, our committee member and paddler of four years—a pacer leading the boat and supporting survivors. James Wang arrived late for his scheduled remarks but was still there doing his part!

Why not fund research AND wellness? Two-time survivor Leah knows firsthand: treatment ends, but its aftermath still needs support.

10 years strong. Rebuilt with $25. Volunteer-run. No grants. Still providing free survivor programs despite limited resources.

Be our angel supporter through year-end giving, sponsorship, or matching donations!

Others run. Others walk. We paddle.
We don’t compete to be the biggest—we aim to be the most innovative. Small but mighty!

PFC gives hope. WILD brings light. Together, we create a movement of pink waves.

We are the water—the light of hope that never fades.

www.pfcnyc.org | Follow Paddle For The Cure NYC

11/01/2026

That’s Leah—the REAL Pink Dragon of the Universe! Small but mighty, with a roar that needs its own bowling lane!

10/27/26 Bowl for Hope—10 years strong! The mind of a dragon, heart of a lion, and tenacity of a fire horse!

Thank you to Kelly and the entire Women In Lighting + Design NYC team! PFC gives hope. WILD brings light. Together, we create a movement of pink waves!

Hear her ROAR! This is only the teaser—stay tuned for the full video!

11/01/2026

12 teams hit the lanes on 10/27/26 to strike and save the bo***es! Our $25 chest measurement raffle brought extra fun, with prizes for the winners. Thanks for the mammaries!

Thank you to Kelly Roberts Hougland, the entire Women in Lighting + Design team, and our PFC and WILD volunteers for bringing hope and light to our community!

Special thanks to breast cancer survivor Gladys Varela for sharing her diagnosis and paddling experience, and James Wang, our committee member and paddler of 4 years who serves as a pacer leading the boat and supporting survivors. James was scheduled to speak but arrived late—he was still there doing his part!

10 years strong. Volunteer-run. Rebuilt with $25 and still without grants. Imagine what funding could make possible for survivors and students, here in New York and globally.

Research receives funding, but wellness is often overlooked. Survivors need support beyond treatment. We need your continued support!

Others run. Others walk. We paddle.

We don’t compete to be the biggest—we aim to be the most innovative. We are small but mighty.

PFC gives hope. WILD brings light. Together, we create a movement of pink waves.

We are the water—the light of hope that never fades.

Support our mission: www.pfcnyc.org