Making Waves at the 2022 Dragon Boat Festival

On Saturday, June 18, 2022, Valu Crew participated in Hope Chest Buffalo's  2022 Dragon Boat Festival and put their "paddles up" for the first time since 2019.

Hope Chest Buffalo is an organization that supports and encourages breast cancer survivors to live fulfilling, unrestricted, active lives. They offer a unique paddling program along with a distinct health and fitness program for breast cancer survivors of all ages and fitness levels. Hope Chest inspires breast cancer patients and survivors in any stage of treatment or recovery to lead active and fulfilling lives. The organization also promotes emotional healing through their unique physical fitness programs and events. Learn more about Hope Chest Buffalo and their mission here.

Valu proudly sponsored the Awakening of the Dragons Ceremony which signals the start of the day's events.

What is dragon boating?

Dragon boating is a boat of 20 paddlers, a drummer, and a steer person. It is a team sport that requires power, speed, synchronization, and endurance. With its beginnings in Southern China, dragon boating today is the fastest-growing international team water sport and soon to be an Olympic event. Race festivals are held year-round at numerous locations around the world and now, proudly in Buffalo, New York!

Valu Crew was happy to be back at Riverworks and participate in this fun, unique event that supports Hope Chest. Dragon Boat Fest 2023 here we come!