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Dragon Divas in New Zealand
It was the fall of 2020, and after that dumpster fire of a year – a global pandemic + breast cancer, I wanted to find something that would help me rehab my body and spirit.
Member Profile: Ione
“Even though you don't consider breast cancer a blessing,” Ione Livingston explains, “Had I not had breast cancer, I would have never had the opportunity to meet these people.”
Member Profile: Chancey
Chancey Anderson was just two years past her treatment for lymphoma when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2020.
Paddling camp June 2023
A group of forty-six new and experienced Dragon Divas paddlers dedicated a summer weekend to improve and refine their dragon boat paddling technique with celebrated paddler and coaching legend, Connie Flesuras.
Member Profile: Celeste
After Celeste completed her breast cancer treatments following her diagnosis in 2004, she wanted to find a way to support her healing that aligned with those personal values.
MPR News: Dragon Divas paddle to win over breast cancer
Two teams of Twin Cities dragon boat racers -- named Courage and Hope -- are made up of the Dragon Divas, a support group of breast cancer survivors.