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A team of breast cancer survivors is preparing to compete in the 2027 Dragon Boat World Championships in Hong Kong, proving that life after cancer can mean becoming an elite athlete. A new documentary is capturing their inspiring journey from treatment to the international stage.
A small Oregon paddling club has grown from 45 to 70 members in three years, with 47 more people waiting to join. Their secret? Building community connections while fighting loneliness one paddle stroke at a time.
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.
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.
Over 220 teams from 16 countries descended on Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour this weekend for the 50th anniversary of the city's International Dragon Boat Races. The milestone celebration drew thousands of cheering spectators to watch paddlers race across the iconic waterway.
A breast cancer survivor dragon boat team is unveiling portraits that show what healing really looks like. Their exhibition focuses on survivors' backs, revealing the physical and emotional scars that strength leaves behind.
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.
Hong Kong is throwing a 13-day summer festival to celebrate half a century of international dragon boat races, complete with cultural events, virtual reality experiences, and citywide deals. The Tourism Board hopes the golden anniversary will bring visitors together for one of the city's most colorful traditions.
A Seattle dragon boat team made entirely of cancer survivors just qualified for the world championships in Taiwan. These women went from never being athletic to competing on the international stage.
When breast cancer struck at 50, she thought her active life was over. Two decades later, she's competing internationally and doing 50 push-ups in a row.
