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Member Profile: Jennifer
Jennifer’s desire to stay physically active after treatment and surgery brought her to the Dragon Divas three years ago. Her love of this new sport led her to coaching. Now she’s teaching new paddlers on and off the water.
Profile: Founder Mary Skrypek
Mary Skrypek has been a champion for breast cancer survivors in Minnesota since she became one in 2003.
Profile: Coach Michael Lee
Coach Michael Lee has been the Dragon Divas’ head coach since 2021.
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.
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.
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.