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Welcome to the Breast Friends Dragon Boat Racing Team- Edmonton
Breast Friends Society sponsors the Breast Friends Dragon Boat Racing Team of Edmonton. We are women from Edmonton and surrounding communities. We have all had a diagnosis of breast cancer and we train to race in dragon boat competitions.
Breast Friends are from every walk of life, and have varied fitness levels. Each member is a powerful example that women can lead full and vigorous lives after surgery and treatment for breast cancer.
Team Picture - Edmonton 2009
Breast Friends' Mission Statement:
While participating in the sport of dragon boating, we will endeavour:
- To encourage women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer to lead full and active lives
- To demonstrate the benefits of an active lifetsyle through the sport of dragon boating
- To raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage the pursuit of a cure
- To provide support and fellowship to team members
- To have fun!
Why we paddle:
- "To live life to its fullest"
- "To get a unique view of Edmonton from the river"
- "Because it's a great stress-buster"
- "To prove that life after cancer can be healthier than ever!"
- "Because these ladies understand exactly what I've been through"
Breast Friends in the News
CBC
Global
CTV
Edmonton Journal
St. Albert Gazette
Radio-Canada (French)
United Press International
Advertorial in the August 18th edition of the Globe & Mail