The ninth Joe Way Paddle for Life gave out the money raised after its ‘Sunset Session 'on the beach in glorious sunshine was hailed a success.

The annual charity paddle has a great musical sunset session and this year's line up consisted of The Steelers from Treviglas Community College in Newquay, Perranporth’s singer song writer Jamie Gifford and Newquay singer songwriter Emma Chamberlain, Ten Bob Notes finishing the night in the Rowing Club and Titan the robot entertain the crowd.

The first paddle skydive was a huge hit for the crowds Ben, Dave and Andy Woods from the Cornish Parachute Club all jumped for FREE to support Joe's appeal, between them they have over 24,000 jumps.

The event raised £5,297.00 and has donated to 16 causes this year including Help Izzy Walk, Lusty Glaze Surf Life Saving, Newquay Surf Life Saving, Bowel Cancer UK, Wave Project, Children's Hospice South West, Surfers Against Sewage, Cornwall Hospice Care, Sainsbury chosen charity CHSW, Cornwall Air Ambulance, Ronald McDonald House Bristol, Newquay Towan Blystra Lions, Cornwall Surf Life Saving, Assert, Watergate Surf Life Saving and Esmee Polmear's Summer House Fund.

The paddle relay was won by Newquay surf life saving with over 17 teams taking part.

This year's highest fundraiser's went to Booker's of Newquay who supplied the food that was cooked by Ultra Entertainment all for FREE raising £1,200.00.

The inspirational Paddlers award which is sponsored by Start & Co, North Shore surf shop and Colourworx was awarded to LSLSC- Lilly Williams youngest girl to do 200m paddle, LSLSC Lusty Ladies – novice 1km paddlers and the Wave Project's - Jacqueline Harmann volunteer

The RNLI race was one of the fierce to date with Fistral taking the Relay and the Joe Way Memorial Cup. The big gun’s trophy was won by Andrew Houlder from Mawgan Porth

The Paddle event has a lot of local business support with great raffle prizes and the Way family would to thank the following people: Cornwall Surf Life Saving, Newquay Surf Life Saving, Lusty Surf Life Saving, Perran Signs, P&J print, The Garage Co, Newquay Fruit Sales, Hutton hire, SW Hire, Skinners Ales, The Rowing Club, Callestick Ice Creams, Bookers of Newquay, Ultra Entertainment, Anton Roberts, Beach safety team, Newquay Activity Center, Water safety provided by Cornwall Surf Life Saving, Newquay Water Sports Centre, Harbour Master, Coastal Crepes, Gould Radio, Christian Surfers, Newquay fisherman, POW Energy Water, Ben Skinner, Tom Butler, Russell Winter, Newquay Towan Blystra Lions, Frontline Security and all the family and friends who helped and supported the event.

The raffle and Crowdfunder page were supported by Saltrock Clothing, Boardmasters, Retallack Aqua Park, Surfers Against Sewage, The Garage Co, Ben Skinner, Tom Butler and Osprey surfboards.

The following charities also supported the event The Wave Project, Children's Hospice Southwest, Cornwall Air Ambulance, Cornwall Hospice Care and Surfers Against Sewage.

Matt Way said "Next year will be the 10th Paddle so we are already looking at how we can make that special and thank everyone for the hard efforts over the years".

Ellie Tyson, aged just 8, took part in the junior "TUFF ENUFF" endurance challenge in Penzance on Sunday 29th May.

The Tyson family, who knew Joe when he was alive, backed Ellie's challenge supporting the Newquay toddlers "Joe Way Appeal".

Ellie endured a 5k assault course over a variety of terrain including mud, rock and military obstacles which are designed to test strength, nerve and courage. She then tackled this course alone with enthusiasm and determination and despite getting stuck in the mud she never lost her nerve and always had a smile.

Ellie looked through the charities that Joe's appeal support and chose to donate the money to the 'Help Izzy Walk' campaign as she would love other children to have the same chances and opportunities that she has and is thrilled this will hopefully make a difference to another child's quality of life.

Matt Way, Joe's Dad, said; "We were really grateful for the donation and effort that Ellie made to get through the course, we think she was very brave and did an amazing job".

For information on the Ttuff enuff event go to tuff-enuff.co.uk.

The ninth Joe Way Paddle for Life kicked its ‘Sunset Session' on the beach in glorious sunshine at  Newquay Harbour.

The annual charity paddle has a great musical sunset session and this year's line consisted of The Steelers from Treviglas Community College in Newquay, Perranporth’s singer song writer Jamie Gifford and Newquay singer songwriter Emma Chamberlain with the Ten Bob Notes finishing the night in the Rowing Club.

The first paddle skydive was a huge hit for the crowds Ben, Dave and Andy Woods from the Cornish Parachute Club all jumped for FREE to support Joe's appeal, between them they have over 24,000 jumps.

Dave had a flag with Joe's face along with the paddle colours trailing behind him which was a great way to start the paddle and a real treat for the spectators.

Matt Way, Joe's Dad said; "We have been looking at doing the skydive for a few years as I’ve completed two tandem jumps with these guys and it all came together this year. Seeing the flag coming down from 2000ft made us all feel very proud of how Joe's story has inspired people and what the local community has helped us achieve over the last eight years to celebrate Joe's life."

Titan the Robot gave another spectacular show and storm troopers hung out at the photo bus giving spectators a photo opportunity to remember.

The paddle relay was won by Newquay Surf Life Saving with over 17 teams taking part.

The RNLI race was one of the fierce to date with Fistral taking the Relay and the Joe Way Memorial Cup.

The Paddle event has a lot of local business support and great raffle prizes and the Way family would to thank the following people: Cornwall Surf Life Saving, Newquay Surf Life Saving, Lusty Surf Life Saving, Perran Signs, P&J print, The Garage Co, Newquay Fruit Sales, Hutton hire, SW Hire, Skinners Ales, The Rowing Club, Callestick Ice Creams, Bookers of Newquay, Ultra Entertainment, Anton Roberts, Frontline Security, Beach safety team, Newquay Activity Center, Water safety provided by Cornwall Surf Life Saving, Newquay Harbour Sports, Harbour Master, Coastal Crepes, Christian Surfers, Newquay fisherman, POW Energy Water, Ben Skinner, Tom Butler, Newquay Lions and all the family and friends who helped and supported the event.

The raffle and Crowdfunder page were supported by Saltrock Clothing, Boardmasters, Retallack Aqua Park, Surfers against Sewage, The Garage Co, Ben Skinner, Tom Butler and Osprey surfboards.

The following charities also supported the event The Wave Project, Children's Hospice Southwest, Cornwall Air Ambulance, Cornwall Hospice Care and Surfers Against Sewage.

This year's event is looking at a total of £5000.00 with final amounts coming in and will be given to various charities in the coming weeks.

Matt continued; “It has been great that Cornwall Surf Life Saving has taken over the water safety which has taken the pressure off and allowed us to look at new ideas such as the skydive. As a family we are very proud of how the town has made this event so special and we are looking forward to our tenth event next year.”

To see photos of the 2016 Paddle for Life CLICK HERE.