OUR COMPANY

Paddle for Peace Ltd is a non profit public company based in Queensland, Australia.  Paddle for Peace have undertaken the organization of high profile Paddleboard races. Paddle for Peace was founded by Kendall J. Lucas in October 2002, as a consequence of the Bali Tragedy.

 OUR MISSION:

 To create nationally and internationally recognised events and to encourage enduring friendships.   By selectively securing the most naturally beautiful locations to hold these events. The benefits to the local communities and tourism, is unparallel.  In addition, funds are raised  through these events for our nominated charitable organizations.

OUR HISTORY: 

Paddle for Peace was invited by the Balinese Government, and fully supported by the Indonesian government, to stage a paddleboard race in Kuta in conjunction with the 2003 Kuta Karnival.  The Karnival was organized to coincide with the first anniversary of the Bali bombing in an effort to bring back the much needed tourist dollar to the Balinese Community.  It was a great success.  More importantly included in that invitation was the offer for Paddle for Peace to hold a memorial ceremony for the victims of the 12^th October, 2002 tragedy.  The Prime Minister of Australia, Mr John Howard and his wife, the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Simon Crean and his wife; various Balinese Dignitaries and approximately 4000 people attended the Paddle for Peace ceremony.
Since Ocotober 2002, Paddle for Peace has staged a memorial ceremony on the 12th of October, on Kuta beach, in memory of the Bali victims.

Following the success of the Bali event, Paddle for Peace was invited to stage a second event on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland in conjunction with the Mooloolaba Triathlon.  This event showcased the natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast environs, attracted participants and guests to the area and raised much needed funds for two local charities.

The objects of the company are to:

• assist in the creation and maintenance of hospital ward facilities
• assist in obtaining and maintaining all equipment, wether medical or non-medical, used in the treatment of burns injuries and the rehabilitation of victims of burns
• provide assistance in whatever manner available, during the aftermath of disaster,wether natural or man made, including terrorism.
• provide assistance for the education of medical practitioners, including medical students, both in Australia and overseas
• provide assistance in the provision of facilities and information to promaote health education for children
  and to do all acts and things as may be deemed necessary or incidental to the acheivement of similar objects.

Description of Organization and Goals:

• To continue to raise funds for the purpose set about in the Paddle for Peace objectives.
• To create a Paddleboarding Association to bring about the growth and awareness of the sport and accompanying lifestyle of ocean Paddleboarding
• To create an inaugural and successful event that will endure into the future
• To showcase the natural beauty, positive atmosphere and rich surfing history and culture associated to the Sunshine Coast region
• To educate in general the youth of the coast and the greater region through ocean activities
• To enhance relationships with fellow watermen and women from farther regions through a positive competitive spirit
• To provide a positive atmosphere for participants, associates and the local community.

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