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HOK paddles for charity!

HOK's Dragon Boat Team

HOK’s dragon boat team, Hell on Keels, recently clocked their best time of 2:21.59 during the Annual Great White North Dragon Boat Challenge, placing fifth overall in their division.

The race was in support of the YMCA of Greater Toronto, which serves 150,000 people of all ages in the Greater Toronto area alone. This year the race brought together 5,000 participants who helped the foundation achieve their goal of raising $150,000!

Congratulations to the following HOKers who participated in the event:
Catlin Turner
Deborah Sperry
Gordon Stratford
Heather Spithoff
James Janzer
Jozef Pilasanovic
Mounia Matta
Shahrazad Davoudi
Sharon Turner

AND a special thanks to HOK’s team Captain, Laura Fyles, for her dedication!

 WINNERS!

HOK Florida goes on the water

Every year the HOK Tampa, otherwise known as “Motley Crew” crew, participates in the annual Dragon Boat races. These races are put on by the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Institute, which chooses two beneficiaries to receive the event’s proceeds each year. This year’s event benefited FACTorsBreast Cancer Patient Support Program at Moffitt Cancer Center and the Florida Aquarium. We work really had at having a good time and paddle