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Remembering our Angels

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Our Beloved

Julie Richardson

Canberra

Dragons Abreast Canberra is very sad to announce the passing of Julie Richardson. Julie joined Dragons Abreast Canberra as a supporter in 2007.  She loved…

Julie Scott

Bunbury

In April 2005 Julie Scott became one of the co-founders of Crewsaders Dragons Abreast Bunbury, and their inaugural Co-Ordinator. Julie was diagnosed with breast cancer…

June McMahon

Canberra

Dragons Abreast Canberra today said a sad farewell to one of our original paddlers – June McMahon.  June joined Dragons Abreast in 1999, in the…

Karen Baker

Mackay

Karen Baker was one of the founding members of Dragons Abreast Mackay and played an active role in the group right up until illness prevented…

Kathy Gibbons

Central Coast

One of our foundation members, Kathy Gibbons, was recently named winner of the inaugural “Simply Legendary” Local Legend. To the Coast Buster girls, Kathy was…

Lena Sandstrom

Bribie Island

Although only new to paddling, Lena thoroughly enjoyed the sport. In her short time with the Dragons Abreast Bribie Island (DABI) club Lena finally found…

Lesley Burgess

Gold Coast

We sadly lost Lesley in 2009, after she suffered a recurrence of breast cancer. Lesley was a long time member joining DAGC in the very…

Liz Hill

Central Coast

Liz was an extraordinary woman who first paddled at the Masters Games in Canberra after coming along to training only the week before “just to…

Loretta Russo

Melbourne

Beautiful vivacious sparkling girl, funny and strong.  She was full of plans for the future and worked hard to make a blessed life for her…

Lorna Ryan

Mackay

On 7th September 2006 we lost one of our founding members, Lorna Ryan. Lorna was only 42 when she lost her battle with breast cancer….

Lorraine Banks

Melbourne

Lorraine was a strong, determined dream catcher and goal setter.  A warrior for DAM Busters and her family and friends.  She had an unfailing positive…

Louise Woodruff

Hobart