Drumheller’s first Float for a Cure was a success, raising more than $7,500.
The inaugural event went on Saturday, July 2 at 11:00 am.
Drumheller residents continued their Canada celebration into the following morning and took a tube down the Red Deer River to raise awareness and funds for the Drumheller Area Health Foundation for the Community Cancer Clinic.
Floaters met at Nacmine and proceeded to float 5.6 kilometers down to Newcastle Beach.
Food and beverages were available after the float and music was provided by Jaydee Bixby Family Band, Corey Normann and Justin Hogg at Newcastle Bar.
Floater Lowell Nelson said, “the float was very enjoyable. We had beautiful weather and great people. It was all for a good cause and I really liked the idea that the proceeds are staying within Drumheller. I have had many friends and family members affected by cancer and decided this was a really great way to support them directly.”
Organizer of the event, Shelley Bixby, said the fundraiser still has donation money coming in.
