The Event

The Tenacity Games Series

Initially started as Kiteboarding 4 Cancer in 2007, adding standup paddling in 2009 and kayaking in 2011, this one event has grown to a series of events called The Tenacity Games . Each event and the athletes involved raise money for various cancer advocacy, prevention, and survivorship programs in the battle to find a cure.

How it works....

1. Athletes first raise funds via an Athletes for Cancer personal fundraising webpage.

2. Athletes then take on a unique challenge, enduring to the point of exhaustion, testing their mental and physical tenacity, and embodying the struggle someone going through cancer face every day.

This is the Tenacity Games' mantra & motivation in all of our Tenacity Games events.

What it means...

in July's Kiteboarding 4 Cancer , athletes kite for 6 grueling hours in the Kite Derby endurance race. In SUP 4 Cancer , paddlers take on big swell and strong tail winds to brave out a 9-mile downwinder in the mighty Columbia River. In Kayak 4 Cancer , Kayakers will go the distance on water and on-land with a combo flatwater endurance and adventure race. No one said it would be easy.

Interested in volunteering - submit a volunteer app for a Tenacity Games event.

Other Activities at a Tenacity Games event:

Tenacity Live Stage: Come listen to some of the top bands in the region set to play in one of the most beautiful spots around! Overlooking the kiteboarding events and the majestic Columbia River, musicians will play everything from energetic jazz to hip-hop for the crowds.

Silent Auction: All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit our local cancer prevention and awareness program at The Next Door Inc.

Full Sail Beer Garden & BBQ: Our local proprietor and brewery, Full Sail Ales, supports
Athletes 4 Cancer’s mission with a beer garden for spectators. All proceeds go directly back to Athletes 4 Cancer.

All proceeds from our events of the day benefit Athletes for Cancer Survivorship Camps and various cancer beneficiaries in our community including: John Wayne Cancer Foundation, Pacific Cancer Foundation, First Descents, Grind 4 Life, and Children’s Hospital of Seattle.

Athletes 4 Cancer is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, IRS tax ID #42-1737854. We fund our event and charities solely through tax-deductible contributions from private individuals, corporations and foundations.