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Twenty-three teams competed for medals on June 24 during the 5thannual Dragonboat Race Day in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Three were over 3,000 spectators throughout the day.&nbsp;

Race Directors Andrew Nicholls and Greg Rawls said that over $70,000 was raised, all of which will go to fund DragonBoat Beaufort’s OUTREACH program, which assists Beaufort County cancer patients.

Following are the list of awards:
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Best Tee Shirt Design</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Beaufort Believers</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Best Tent Decoration</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Tidal Creek Turtles</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Best Team Spirit</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Swamp Dragons</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Best Dressed Drummer</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Tidal Creek Turtles</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Most Money Raised by a Drummer on Race Day</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Thunderstruck II</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Fastest Overall Team</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Organized Chaos</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Fastest Local Team</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Single Marine Program</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Top Fundraising Teams:</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">1. Dragon Slayers</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">2. We Have the Advantage</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">3. Swamp Dragons</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Top Fundraising Individuals:</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">1. Barbara Westcott</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">2. Connie Stewart</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">3. Sophia Schade</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Heartbeat of the County Cup&nbsp;
</b><i>(awarded to the fastest healthcare-related team)</i></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">BMH Spittin’ Fireballs</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Hallelujah Cup
</b><i>(awarded to the fastest church-sponsored team)</i></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Tidal Creek Turtles</p>
Medals were awarded for:
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Division C:</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Bronze: Weichert Warriors&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Silver: Tidal Creek Turtles&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Gold: Pinnacle Plastic Surgery&nbsp; &nbsp; <b>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Division B:</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Bronze: Rack Attack&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Silver: BMH Spittin’ Fireballs&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Gold: Braun and Bling&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <b>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Division A</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Bronze: Charlotte Fury&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Silver: Charleston Fire Breathers&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Gold: Organized Chaos <b>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Cancer Survivor Division</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Bronze: Swamp Dragons&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Silver: Beaufort Believers</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Gold: DBC Dannie’s Dragons</p>
Dragonboat Beaufort is a nonprofit organization located in Beaufort. Its mission is to provide cancer survivors the opportunity to heal and regain physical and psychological strength and wellness through the camaraderie and competition of dragon boat paddling and racing.&nbsp;

In addition, DragonBoat Beaufort supports those impacted by cancer through their OUTREACH program which gives grants to local cancer patients to assist with needs they are unable to afford or for which they lack coverage; and through support and counseling for cancer patients in treatment and in remission, including support for their caregivers.

For more information, visit www.dragonboat-raceday.com.