Prairie Dragon Paddlers

06/02/2026

Good morning friends!

June is here and we are full swing into our paddling season, which usually means a refreshment of our PDP swag!

We are happy to be partnering with Dixon Graphics for our on-line merchandise catalog!

Check it out by clicking the QR code below or going to our website: PrairieDragonPaddlers.org

As always, we are very thankful for your support, it keeps us moving forward towards our goal on breast cancer awareness.

Paddles Up!

05/11/2026

Happy Monday!

We had a lot of fun at Saturday morning practice with team member’s from the Illini 4000 joining us. Two boats on the water and a different way of paddling for them. We even got in a couple of competitive races!

The Illini 4000 is a Platinum supporter of Prairie Dragon Paddlers. We appreciate their support and are happy to support them.

Check them out as the 2026 Bike America Team gears up for their cross-country ride, raising funds for cancer research and patient support services.

Paddles Up!

04/27/2026

Hello FB friends!

New Event Notice: Steps Against Breast Cancer - Saturday, May 16th, 9am-11am - Community Park, Effingham , IL

We are honored to have our own Kelly Bradham-Founder and Vanessa Faurie-Executive Director speaking at this event on the importance of regular scheduled mammograms and early breast cancer detection.

This is a free event with lots of scheduled activities. Check out Effingham County Health Department page for full activity details.

Register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986552248251?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/15/2026

Hello FB friends! Time is running out! We are down to the last few days before the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend! If you are interested in participating in one of their events, now is the time!

Illinois Race Weekend offers many different events and volunteer opportunities. You can checkout their volunteering opportunities at Illinoismarathon.com
- Click on the Get Involved Tab - Volunteer
- In the registration process you can choose PDP as your running charity partner.

Link to register for events:

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/105466/christie-clinic-illinois-race-weekend-2026

If you've already registered or just want to donate, use the same link.
- Click "Get Involved"
- Select "Run for Charity"
- Choose our logo from drop-down menu
- Pick our team Prairie Dragon Pacers to make your donation

Illinois Race Weekend is April 23-25, 2026. The theme for the 2026 race is "Leave Your Legacy" and the medals are awesome!

As one of the chosen local Charity Running Partners, we appreciate your continued support!



PADDLES UP!

Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend 2026 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA - MAKING RUNNERS HAPPY, ONE MILE AT A TIME!Thursday, April… - April 25, 2026

04/03/2026

Hello FB friends!

It’s hard to believe the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is only a few weeks away!

Illinois Race Weekend offers many different events and volunteer opportunities. You can checkout their volunteering opportunities at Illinoismarathon.com
- Click on the Get Involved Tab - Volunteer
- In the registration process you can choose PDP as your running charity partner.

Link to register for events:

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/105466/christie-clinic-illinois-race-weekend-2026

If you've already registered or just want to donate, use the same link.
- Click "Get Involved"
- Select "Run for Charity"
- Choose our logo from drop-down menu
- Pick our team Prairie Dragon Pacers to make your donation

Illinois Race Weekend is April 23-25, 2026. The theme for the 2026 race is "Leave Your Legacy". It's always a fun weekend for our communities.

Thank you for supporting PDP and helping us continue to meet our mission goals!



PADDLES UP!

Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend 2026 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA - MAKING RUNNERS HAPPY, ONE MILE AT A TIME!Thursday, April… - April 25, 2026

04/03/2026

Good morning friends! If you are a breast cancer survivor or have been diagnosed with any type of cancer, check out Gibson Area Hospital’s Cancer Support Group. 🩷

April is Cancer Control Month, and we’re proud to offer a Cancer Support Group Boot Camp 💜

This is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and find support alongside others and our dedicated specialists. You’re not alone on this journey—we’re here for you every step of the way.

📅 April 1 | April 8 | April 15
🕗 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Oncology Waiting Room
2nd Floor MOB
1120 N. Melvin St., Gibson City

Have questions? Reach out to Corrie Swenson:
📞 217-784-2332
📧 [email protected]

Take the next step toward support and connection—we’re here for you💜

03/12/2026

Hello friends, check out the Illini 4000 Portraits Gallery tonight from 6-8pm @ Gallery Art Bar, Urbana.

Join us for the opening night of the Portraits Gallery: a window into the American cancer experience. We’ve curated a series of interviews from 15 years of Illini 4000’s existence, the result of hundreds of conversations with strangers we met on the side of the road as we biked across the country, year after year.

We hope this event can serve as a place for you to share your own story with cancer, understand other people's cancer experiences, and find community in your fellow humans. Free refreshments will be provided.

Learn more about the Portraits Project through the link in our bio, under the “Explore Our Work” section.

📍Gallery Art Bar
📆 Thursday, 3/12, 6-8 PM

02/28/2026

Hello FB friends!

It’s hard to believe the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is only a few months away!

Illinois Race Weekend offers many different events and volunteer opportunities. You can checkout their volunteering opportunities at Illinoismarathon.com
- Click on the Get Involved Tab - Volunteer
- In the registration process you can choose PDP as your running charity partner.

Link to register for events:

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/105466/christie-clinic-illinois-race-weekend-2026

If you've already registered or just want to donate, use the same link.
- Click "Get Involved"
- Select "Run for Charity"
- Choose our logo from drop-down menu
- Pick our team Prairie Dragon Pacers to make your donation

Illinois Race Weekend is April 23-25, 2026. The theme for the 2026 race is "Leave Your Legacy". It's always a fun weekend for our communities.

Check out the attached FB video of the awesome 2026 medal reveal!

Thank you for supporting PDP and helping us continue our mission.



PADDLES UP!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/917967394743607/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&fs=e

Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend 2026 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA - MAKING RUNNERS HAPPY, ONE MILE AT A TIME!Thursday, April… - April 25, 2026

02/22/2026

Hello friends! Our 2026 Annual Kick-Off Breakfast is only a few weeks away!

If you or someone you know is a breast cancer survivor, please join us to learn more about this amazing group of thriving breast cancer survivors!

Hello Friends! We are starting our 2026 season with our annual
Kick-Off Breakfast on Saturday, March 7th.

We welcome all breast cancer survivors to come join us to learn more about this amazing group of thriving breast cancer survivors.

See flyer below for details!

02/04/2026

Hello Friends! We are starting our 2026 season with our annual
Kick-Off Breakfast on Saturday, March 7th.

We welcome all breast cancer survivors to come join us to learn more about this amazing group of thriving breast cancer survivors.

See flyer below for details!