Every Dollar, and Every Donor Counts: The Impact of Dueling Dragons (So Far!)

The Dueling Dragons of Orlando program is an unlikely partnership between inner-city teens and law enforcement officers from the Orlando Police Department, Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Orlando Fire Department who have joined forces to become a one-of-a-kind, mentoring, year-round dragon boat racing team.

Dueling Dragons' mission is to use the sport of dragon boating to form long-term mentoring relationships between Orlando's law enforcement officers and inner-city youth. Success in dragon boating comes only when everyone in the boat works together in complete harmony. In the process, stereotypes come down, profiles melt away, friendships are formed, and lives change for the better.

We are so excited about the future of this initiative and incredibly proud of the impact has had already. Here’s a look back:

Dueling Dragons is proudly supported by a City of Orlando Mayor's Matching Grant, by the Orlando Community & Youth Trust, Inc., and of course – by generous contributions from community supporters and partners.

We truly cannot do the work we do without this support, and every donation counts!