Posts by Dominic Tan

Check out this amazing footage shot by Breast Cancer Network Australia for their ‘I CAN’ campaign!  

ABC Life profiles Dragons Abreast Penrith’s Sharon Cooper! Sharon Cooper got involved in dragon boat racing after her life was turned upside down. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39. Two years later, after finding a flyer for dragon boat racing in the surgery waiting room, she hasn’t looked back. “It’s like the whole…

Dragons Abreast Sunshine Coast’s Kath Barry was recognised for her contributions to volunteering with Dragons Abreast Sunshine Coast and promoting the sport within the community. Jarrod Bleijie MP presented the award to Kath at the recent Kawana Electorate Community Awards. Well done Kath!

Earlier this year, Dragons Abreast Australia members were introduced to Urban Poling, a form of walking using specialized hand held walking poles developed by Canadian Occupational Therapist Mandy Shintani. Mandy was familiar with Dr. Don Mackenzie’s research on the benefits of dragon boating for breast cancer survivors and recognised similarities between dragon boating and Urban…

The International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission (IBCPC) Festival Committee has confirmed the venue for the next IBCPC Festival to be held in 2022. In late 2018, the IBCPC called for expressions of interest to host the next Festival. Applications closed end January 2019, and a number of applications from interested parties across the globe were…

The latest news from the Mothers Day Classic team! Discover a fun fitness alternative after a breast cancer diagnosis Managing health and fitness can be difficult after a breast cancer diagnosis. There is a common belief that upper body exercise can result in chronic and debilitating conditions, specifically lymphedema. Coupled with the side effects of…