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Here are the results for this year's Dragon Boat Festival - September 6th 2009

Since 2002 the annual St Catherine’s Hospice Dragon Boat Festival has given companies the opportunity to increase their profile within the community, boost staff morale and also raise valuable funds in an exciting and challenging way.

In September 2009, nearly 30 local companies took to the water on Tilgate Lake, Crawley to race in a series of heats in 40ft Hong Kong Style boats. Team spirits were very high as each battled their way in search of first place!

We hope that the 2009 festival will raise around £50,000 for       St Catherine’s and we hope to exceed that amount in 2010.

To enter a team, all you need is a registration fee, pledge a minimum sponsorship amount, 13-20 staff members to row the boat and a great deal of enthusiasm!

Carl Forsdick of Virgin Atlantic had this to say about the festival:
“The Virgin Atlantic 7-oar-7's love to support                              St Catherine's Hospice. By taking part in this event, we get together as a team and while raising money for the hospice, we can spend time remembering former colleagues who have been cared for at St Catherine's.”

Stephen Grice of CGG Veritas added:
“This annual event is an employee favourite - an adrenalin fuelled competition and an entertaining day that is enjoyed by both those on the water and our supporters. All that eludes us is a 1st place finish so bring on next year! But it isn’t all about winning; since 2005 the company and employees have raised thousands of pounds for St Catherine’s Hospice.”

To find out how to get your company involved in the 2010 Dragon Boat Festival please contact Michael Beasley on 01293 447 357 or email michaelbeasley@stch.org.uk

St Catherine's Hospice is grateful for the support of our event sponsors for 2009. Click on their logos to find out more: