Posts by dragonsabreast
# Are you Ready?
Hello State & Territory Governing Bodies, Thank you for joining us at the most recent members forum, where we were able to share with you insights on the current ‘Are You Ready?’ campaign (attached), and hear your feedback to date. The successful momentum of the campaign can be put down to you, your clubs and…
Read More2023 IBCPC Dragon Boat Festival
Lake Karapiro, New Zealand – Monday 10 April 2023 – Sunday 16 April 2023 We have made the decision to POSTPONE the festival until 2023. We have also changed the dates to ensure that we are able to engage the services of all of the accommodation providers and the various venues that we are using. To…
Read MoreDA Hobart – Fay Williams Celebrates 80th Birthday
Surprise!!!! The call came from the top…” Pssst, Dragon Gals… can you keep a secret?” Hard to believe I know, that 35 women could, but we did…. DATH team member Fay Johnson turned 80 on Dec 24th 2020. Read all about Fay’s 80th Birthday celebration here.
Read MoreExercise is proven to aid cancer treatments, so why don’t patients have subsidised access to rehab?
On Wednesday 11 November, ABC News published an article about Exercise and how it is a proven aid to cancer treatments. To read this article on ABC News, click here.
Read MoreDAA Member and Breast Cancer Survivor Wins $250,000 in Play for Purpose Draw!
An NSW breast cancer survivor who buys tickets in the Play for Purpose raffle, to support her favourite charity, Dragons Abreast Australia never expected to win the first prize of $250,000.The Northern Rivers Region woman won the first prize of $250,000 worth of gold bullion in the most recent Play For Purpose raffle drawn 24 September 2020. A NSW breast cancer survivor who…
Read MoreDragons Abreast and all aboard
AFTER seven months off the water, Ballarat’s dragon boating community is back on Lake Wendouree. Although only allowed 10 people in the boat due to COVID-19 restrictions, Dragons Abreast coordinator, Wendy Jacobs said members can enjoy a paddle on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings on a rotational basis. “We normally have 22 people in our…
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