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Member Reflections: Arizona Paddling Camp
Jennifer shares how Arizona paddling camp was healing in so many ways.
Spring Flower Sale Fundraiser
Spring is in the air and our Flower Sale Fundraiser is underway! We are selling an array of stunning hanging floral baskets and geranium tubs. Contact a Dragon Diva friend for details on products and pricing, or drop us an email at DragonDivas@ gmail.com. Orders must be received by April 30.
Member Reflections: An Unexpected Journey
“Being a part of the Divas has taught me more than I ever imagined and set me on a personal journey I did not expect.”
Member Profile: Meredith
After her first full season of paddling, Meredith felt so invigorated and supported by her Dragon Diva teammates. In her words, we are a boat full of “yes!” and understand we have already won any competition because we have gotten into the boat.
2023 Arizona Paddling Camp and Festival
I found a dragon boat training camp being run by Right Angle Performance in Tempe, Arizona and luckily 3 other Dragon Divas were registered to go as well!
Dragon Divas in New Zealand
It was the fall of 2020, and after that dumpster fire of a year – a global pandemic + breast cancer, I wanted to find something that would help me rehab my body and spirit.
Member Profile: Ione
“Even though you don't consider breast cancer a blessing,” Ione Livingston explains, “Had I not had breast cancer, I would have never had the opportunity to meet these people.”
Member Profile: Chancey
Chancey Anderson was just two years past her treatment for lymphoma when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2020.
Paddling camp June 2023
A group of forty-six new and experienced Dragon Divas paddlers dedicated a summer weekend to improve and refine their dragon boat paddling technique with celebrated paddler and coaching legend, Connie Flesuras.
Member Profile: Celeste
After Celeste completed her breast cancer treatments following her diagnosis in 2004, she wanted to find a way to support her healing that aligned with those personal values.
MPR News: Dragon Divas paddle to win over breast cancer
Two teams of Twin Cities dragon boat racers -- named Courage and Hope -- are made up of the Dragon Divas, a support group of breast cancer survivors.