2008 KB4C

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

here's a couple i took. I've never been great at action photos, but love to shoot candid people shots... so if you ever hear your name called, then can't find who said it... you probably just got your photo taken by me... Smile

here's the link to the rest
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9168822@N04/sets/72157606667051468/

mojo1time · Since 28 Jul 2005 186 Posts Stoked

Thanks to all that worked together to put on such a wonderful experience for kiters and non-kiters. Outstanding and way fun!

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Hey KB4C is awesome but imagine one day when we wouldn't need to raise money to cure cancer (because it will already be done!)

Something I saw this morning:

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,24157781-5005941,00.html

Thanks again Garrett, Greg, and Tonia for the awesome weekend and all of your work.

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1874 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

Awesome weekend for sure...Always a blast..!!

Jim, that's cool to see on the overlay...i need to get one of those.

Great job to all the kiters and support!! everyone was stoked for sure! Twisted Evil

tonia · Since 15 Jun 2005 209 Posts The Gorge Stoked

Still recovering from my weekend hangover and I didn't even drink....

The results from the Kite Derby are tucked deep in a prize tub in the UHaul. So, as soon as I drop off some of these sponsor tents & banners, buoys, anchors, and t-shirts, I'll get the results and post them as soon as I can.

In the meantime, here are the top fundraisers, who all raised over $1000:

$17,151 Kee Park
$8550 Peter Nora
$3600 Matt Sexton
$3505 Tony Colburn
$2101 Shay Ohrel
$2085 Ryan Schenk
$1905 Cynthia Brown
$1800 Dmitry Kraskovsky
$1700 Jason and Katie Clack
$1440 Helen Spear
$1364 Jeri McMaster
$1350 Pepi Gerald
$1250 Bill Plautz
$1250 James Stringfellow
$1138 Brett Edelen
$1025 Steve Fisher

Thank you everyone for your fundraising efforts... every bit matters. Brett will tell you that after winning his new Jimmy Lewis SUP!

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2624 Posts The 503 METAL

Well done all! Just getting launched was harrowing experience for many! Just getting back and forth was an exercise in gust management....but getting around that course took real tenacity!

Helen, would love to hear how your day went after you got out there! You've got gutz girlfriend! Thumb's Up

Thanks again to Nicole and associates for entertaining the kids and providing the bouncy house! The car painting was a huge hit!

Ryan's long jump was soo boostilicious...man, you can't beat those Ravens for altitude and float...

Very Happy

JNETTE · Since 02 Feb 2006 149 Posts PORTLAND Stoked

Excellent Event! BIG props to Tonia, Garrett, Greg and everyone else who made the event run smoothly! The teamwork is amazing! The kiteboarding community really knows how to pull it all together! Sitting on the sidelines as a spectator you can really take it all in and say WOW!

Congrats to Irv Stein for getting second place in the lap race. He has over come an amazing ordeal this year and really shined this weekend! Proud of you buddy!

Can't wait till next year because it just keeps getting bigger and better!

Jeanette

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1738 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

another big thank you goes out to gregg gnecco, tonia farman, and garret zallen for making a significant impact on our sport and humanity.

As Neil put it,
"these guys didn't just bring an amazing event to hood river, they brought an amazing event to hood river, and did something great in this world and involved us all in it."

I'm feeling a little "grom" stoked at the moment...

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Neil sure did a great job as MC, all day at the Event and into the night at River City, that guy is non-stop!

Thumb's Up

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

So many props...

Bettyboarder, Janet, Nak, Roxanna - Jetski volunteers!
TonyB - Damn nice job man! Funny how you didn't quit till 30 mins after it was over! Very Happy

Daniela & Kelly & Neil - helping me on the long jump judging
MIXWELL - beats were fat as usual
All the volunteers - lots of work!
Kee Park - damn dude, $17k!!!
Jeri - PDX fundraiser, great job
Irv - Great job dude, good luck on the next round man we are pulling for you
Tony C - Hope the event was good for you, great job on fundraising, love you guys
Rico - nice prints at auction man, way to raise some $$$$
Richard Hallman - love the group pic at party, sweet
Brett & Pippa - congrats on the SUP and good job, I think you got the best prize
Shay - $2k straight outta Texas, good job man and nice to see you in town
stringy - for the video I have yet to see but will be awesome
Little Joe - for riding out there so long and being so cool, post some more man
Tonia / Gregg / Garett - no duh, you guys rock!

tonyb · Mon Aug 11, 08 12:49 pm

I need to say thanks to all the kiters on the water that kept cheering me on as I went by. It really helped to keep me pumped up and moving. I was actually the most excited to be the first one around the course and hear Neil call out my name on the PA. That was a big adrenaline boost! But, I was also worried the score keepers weren't ready and wouldn't count my first lap! I think I yelled my number two times to them as I went by the boat. Embarassed

After the 4th or 5th lap I couldn't tell who was where anymore and had to rely on catching the PA and hearing the other riders give me updates. I got lucky with my kite size and board combo choice and was able to use it all day, even through the massive holes that came through.

I wasn't sure about the finish and was worried about throwing away all the hard work by turning in too early and having the 2nd place guy go past the boat and take the win! Too many hours out there to cut it short. But also had no clue of what time it was and felt like I could still go another hour if needed. (still had some Smart Water in my camel back Thumb's Up

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Thanks again to all the volunteers who helped us race - you guys rock!

Tony

Chooch · Mon Aug 11, 08 12:53 pm

WOW! What an amazing day. I can honestly say that I have never experienced an event like that before. The whole day was encompased with a vibe and stoke that I will not soon forget. Thank you so much to everyone that made this even possible...especially Tonia, Garett, and Gregg

Pepi · Mon Aug 11, 08 3:30 pm **Re: results**

paul · Since 11 Feb 2007 4 Posts New Member

Here are a few photos from the event:

http://paullangphotography.com/kite4cancer_08/

I had a great time! Thanks to everyone who worked hard to put on such an awesome event!

Paul Lang
The Kiteboarder Magazine

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Nice photo's Thumb's Up

It's funny how every time we have one of these events someone posts a picture of the No Kiteboarding sign with kites laying next to it Smile