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Breast cancer survivors are crossing Montana's largest lake in Hawaiian outrigger canoes, combining ancient paddling traditions with proven cancer recovery methods. The annual Montana Paddle Palooza now draws 240 paddlers from across North America.
A 35-year-old athlete who once considered ski paddling her weakness just won her first individual ski race after spending 254 days paddling around the entire continent of Australia. Eight years away from competition transformed Bonnie Hancock's greatest weakness into her winning strength.
Randy Reina, who three years ago was too weak from leukemia to move, now races outrigger canoes across Newport Bay with other young cancer survivors. A free summer camp combines water sports with healing for kids who once couldn't go near water at all.
More than 200 people just completed a nine-day canoe journey down British Columbia's rivers, marking a quarter-century of bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities together through shared paddles and campfires. The Pulling Together voyage has been quietly building bridges since 1997.
Hugh Pinneo heard his mother scream that a dog was drowning in their icy neighborhood pond. Without hesitation, the high schooler grabbed a kayak and paddled through frigid water to pull the terrified animal to safety. #
A historic paddle-steamer that spent decades at the bottom of an Australian river is now carrying passengers again, thanks to volunteers who spent 15 years bringing it back to life. The PS Canally just completed its first public cruises in over 80 years.
Hundreds of surfers and swimmers made history on Valentine's Day with Australia's first regional pride paddle out in Port Macquarie. The celebration brought together lifesavers, LGBTQIA+ community members, and people with disabilities to form a giant heart on the beach before hitting the waves.
After beating rare blood cancer with groundbreaking therapy, Florida adventurer Frank Carter built his own canoe and paddled the entire Missouri River with his dog. His 64-day journey shows that life after cancer can still hold incredible adventures.
A dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors in Austin went undefeated this year and is heading to France to compete against 240 teams from 25 countries. Their journey shows how community and physical challenge can help survivors reclaim their strength.
Over 220 Indigenous people, youth, police, and public service workers just completed a week-long canoe journey through traditional First Nations territories in British Columbia. The 25th annual Pulling Together Canoe Journey brings communities together to heal, build relationships, and honor Indigenous cultures.
Ten breast cancer survivors from Houston's Pink Phurree dragon boat team are heading to France this month to compete in an international festival that celebrates life after cancer. The journey represents nearly two decades of helping survivors rebuild strength through the power of teamwork.
More than 1,800 people took to the Ohio River on kayaks and canoes Saturday, hoping to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest paddle craft party. Despite weather delays from heavy rain and lightning, organizers kept safety first while celebrating the event's 25th anniversary.
When heavy rains turned northern Oahu farmland into a lake, Jacqueline Bensaid grabbed a paddleboard and launched a one-woman animal rescue mission. Eight dogs, including two puppies, made it to safety thanks to her quick thinking.
A Florida man celebrated four years of being cancer-free by canoeing the entire Missouri River with his golden retriever. His journey came after a groundbreaking therapy eliminated a rare blood cancer that chemotherapy couldn't fully defeat.
When a Norfolk Island paddler couldn't find teammates for a New Zealand race, veteran Sugar Te Paa reached out with a warm invitation. The brand-new duo won gold in their first race together at the Takapuna Beach Cup.
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Two loggerhead sea turtles struck by boats made remarkable recoveries at Florida's Loggerhead Marinelife Center. After months of surgery and care, both Swim Shady and Paddles returned to the ocean.
Susan Benjamin, 85, found her "floating sisterhood" paddling with New Jersey's first dragon boat team for breast cancer survivors. The Machestic Dragons turn recovery into exhilaration, proving there's vibrant life after diagnosis.
More than 200 people just completed a nine-day canoe journey through British Columbia's rivers, celebrating 25 years of bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities together. The annual Pulling Together event promotes healing and respect through shared paddling, camping, and learning.
Breast cancer survivors in Vancouver are finding strength, community, and athletic identity through competitive dragon boating. The Catch-22 Ospreys team just won gold at their local Paddle for Life event, proving that life after cancer can be powerful.
The world's slowest land mammals become surprisingly capable swimmers when they need to cross water. Sloths can paddle three times faster than their usual tree-crawling pace to reach new forest patches.
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