DEVON Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) is calling on businesses and groups of friends throughout the county to join them in a great fundraising event in Exeter to mark the end of National Air Ambulance Week.
The Dragon Boat Festival on Exeter Quay will feature a dramatic fleet of up to 20 highly colourful vessels, each paddle-powered by 16 rowers straining at the oars to the beat of a drum under the watchful eye of a Chinese dragon head.
Two local businesses who have already got on board are South West Highways and Crisp Marketing Associates.
Shaun Durham of Crisp Marketing Associates said: "We supported DAAT last year as our charity of the year and we are always interested in hearing about fun and exciting ways to support local charities – the Dragon Boat Festival fitted the bill perfectly."
Lauryn Mann, business development co-ordinator at South West Highways, said: "The Dragon Boat Festival provides the perfect opportunity for our staff, and other DAAT supporters, to get together and raise money and awareness for a local charity."
DAAT fundraising director Caroline Creer said: "We want as many teams as possible to enter.
"Each boat takes 16 rowers plus a drummer. But you can have up to 20 in your team, so you can mix and match. Team members can pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship sum of £60 per person which includes boat hire or businesses can sponsor a boat at £300 plus VAT with team members pledging to raise a minimum sponsorship of £40 per person."
The DAAT Dragon Boat Festival takes place on Exeter Quay on Saturday, September 27. Information packs are available at www.daat.org or by calling 01392 466666.
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