Dragons Abreast and Pink Crusaders are both Toronto women's dragon boat teams, practicing on Lake Ontario. Our teams are for women who have had breast cancer and in the case of Pink Crusaders, other cancers, and supporters as well.
We know that the prospect of paddling on a dragon boat team can seem daunting, but we are women of all fitness levels, paddling from our 40's into our 70's, 80's and beyond and most join us with absolutely no paddling experience!
We want women participating in the Run for the Cure to know that the sport of dragon boat paddling and racing is beneficial for one's physical health. This sport has been proven scientifically to reduce the chance of recurrence of breast cancer and other cancers. We also know what a silver lining being on a dragon boat team can be from the emotional support and the fun and camaraderie you will experience being part of a women’s dragon boat team.
That is why this year we have joined our fundraising efforts and merged our team into one.  However, we want to do something more that is just as important!
Members of our two teams will be out together at the Toronto Run, recruiting new members for our teams. There have to be so many more breast cancer and other cancer survivors in Toronto who have not heard the message about how wonderful this sport is! Please find us at the Run and we will be happy to give you all the information you need to know.
If you can help us with a donation, please donate in any amount to our joint team: Dragons Abreast and Pink Crusaders BCP Teams! Every dollar makes a difference.
Thanks in advance for your support!