The Leukemia Cup Regatta benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society takes sailing to new heights with a unique Genuine Risk partnership. Randal Pittman, owner of Genuine Risk an 89.9’ racing sloop is challenging the junior sailors of the San Diego Yacht Club to race for a cure.

Junior participants are committing to raising a minimum of $1,000 to race on this one of a kind boat on Friday, April 29th in the 8th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta hosted by the San Diego Yacht Club. Over 19 juniors have agreed to participate in this challenge giving Genuine Risk the opportunity to fundraise over $20,000 for the mission of the Society.

The event offers a combination of sport and fundraising for a vital cause. Participants raise funds to find cures for blood cancers. “The need for cures is critical,” said Franklin Canning, Executive Director of the San Diego/Hawaii Chapter. “There are more than 712,000 people with blood cancers in the United States alone, and over 60,000 will die this year from these diseases.”

Last year, more than 17,000 sailors across America participated in Regatta events in their communities. Since 1993, the event has raised nearly $12 million for the mission of the Society to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

“The regatta is more than a sail boat race,” said Gary Jobson, ESPN commentator and Regatta National Chairman. “Sailors experience the thrill of the competition and at the same time, they help save lives.” Gary has personally seen the benefits of the research dollars provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and patient assistance during his recent battle with lymphoma.

Participants are also eligible to win prizes from regatta sponsors. Local sponsors this year include J-Boats, First by FARR, Ulman Sails, Firestone Walker.

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