Dragon Boat Race 2025: We're Making a Splash for St Catherine's!

Date:

June-13-2025

Read Time:

3 mins

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Dragon Boat Racing 2025

Our Team Takes on the Dragon Boat Race for Charity!

Optime is gearing up for a fantastic challenge! We’ve officially entered a team into the St Catherine’s Hospice Dragon Boat Race 2025, ready to paddle hard and make a big impact for a vital local charity.

 

Get Ready to Roar! The Dragon Boat Race Details

Mark your calendars! Our team will be paddling with all our might on Saturday 6th September 2025, from 13.30pm to 6.30pm at Tilgate Park, Crawley.

Based on a vibrant Chinese tradition dating back over 2,000 years, dragon boat racing is more than just a race; it’s a fantastic day of fun, camaraderie, and a chance to do something truly special for our community. This exciting event, organised by St Catherine’s Hospice, sees all funds raised go directly to support their vital work.

Dragon boats racing on water | Tilgate Park.

Why We’re Rowing for St Catherine’s Hospice

St Catherine’s Hospice provides essential care and support to people in our community facing life-limiting illnesses, as well as their families and friends. Their compassionate services ensure comfort, dignity, and a better quality of life during challenging times. Every pound raised makes a tangible difference, helping the hospice continue to offer specialist nursing care, emotional support, and practical assistance when it’s needed most.

We are incredibly proud to join this unmissable day and contribute to a cause that touches so many lives right here in Crawley and beyond. By participating, we’re not just taking on a thrilling challenge; we’re actively helping to ensure that St Catherine’s Hospice can continue its invaluable work.

A St Catherine's Hospice carer tending to an elderly person in bed, providing comfort and support.

How You Can Support Our Dragon Boat Journey!

Our team is already training hard and getting ready to make a splash at Tilgate Park! While our paddles will be doing the physical work, we need your support to maximise our fundraising efforts for St Catherine’s Hospice.

We’re aiming to raise £800 to contribute directly to the hospice’s incredible services. Every donation, big or small, will help us reach our goal and make a significant impact on the lives of those who rely on the hospice’s care.

Smiling St Catherine's Hospice worker with a 'Donate Today' message for the Dragon Boat Race.

Ready to cheer us on and make a difference?

Click here to visit our donation page and contribute to our Dragon Boat Race fundraising challenge!

Your generosity will directly support St Catherine’s Hospice, enabling them to continue providing compassionate and vital care to individuals and families in our community.

Thank you for your incredible support – we can’t wait to share our Dragon Boat Race journey with you!

Author

Andy Frith