Positively Pink                                                  The Weekend to End Breast Cancer

Individual members donate many volunteer hours to various organizations:

Alberta Lymphedema Association                                                   Victoria Quilts 
                                                                                    an organization that makes quilts for cancer
                                                                                       patients and cancer treatment facilities        
         

          The Cochrane Eagle
   articles about Gaydon's breast
cancer journey and life experiences
                                                 

Inn From The Cold

Samaritan's Purse


 Sistership supports the following programs:

 YMCA Strong Kids Campaign              Casting for Life                          Push for the Cure     

 Articles

          2009
          Dragon Boat Clipper Frontlines
          Gone, but not Forgotten Cochrane Eagle 
 
        
          2008
          Upstanding Alumni U of C Gauntlet
          Sistership Gains Strength by Paddling Their Butts Off Cochrane Eagle 
          Races Row in a Different Direction Metro News 
          Dragon Back to the Water Calgary Sun

2005
Calgary Dragon Boat Festival Calgary Sun
Boat Festival Hottest Yet Lethbridge Herald

2004
Buddies for Life Calgary Herald
Women Take It Off for Good Cause Calgary Herald

2002
Riding a Dragon Calgary Herald
Cancer Survivors Pose for Calendar Calgary Herald
Cancer Survivors Cast Away Cares Calgary Herald

2000
Calendar Girls Calgary Mirror
Women with Breast Cancer Bare Almost
All for Calendar Calgary Herald
Picture of Hope Calgary Sun
How These Woman found the Courage to 
Pose Semi-nude for a Good Cause Calgary Herald

The Eye of the Dragon--Women, Cancer & Courage
This inspiring book is about real women living exceptional lives while enduring body blows with bravery, grace and wit. For information on book follow the link above.
Written by: Carolyn M. Parks

Video of the 2008 Calgary Dragon Boat Festival

Achievements

2009
4th in the Breast Cancer Challenge, Lethbridge - 3:18 minutes
9th in the Women's Division, Lethbridge
3rd in the Breast Cancer Challenge Cup, Vernon - 2:41 minutes
3rd in the Breast Cancer Challenge Cup, Victoria - 2:34 minutes
5th in the Women's Platinum B, Victoria - 2:39 minutes
2nd in the Women's Red Final A, Penticton - 2:32 minutes
2nd in the Breast Cancer Challenge Final B, Penticton - 2:35 minutes

2008
Gold in the Breast Cancer Challenge, Lethbridge - 2:35 minutes
Bronze in the Women's Final, Lethbridge - 2:38 minutes
4th in the Pink Ribbon Challenge, Edmonton - 3:28 minutes
Gold in the Women's Consolation Final, Calgary - 2:33 minutes
Gold in the Breast Cancer Challenge Cup, Calgary - 2:33 minutes
6th in the Women's B Final, Penticton - 2:21 minutes
Silver in the Breast Cancer Challenge Final, Penticton - 2:26 minutes

2007
Gold in the Breast Cancer Challenge, Lethbridge
Silver in the Women's A Division, Lethbridge
4th in the Pink Ribbon Challenge, Edmonton
Silver in the Women's B Division, Calgary
Gold in the Breast Cancer Challenge Cup, Calgary
Silver in the Women's Jade Division, Kelowna

2006
4th in the Breast Cancer Challenge Cup, Ottawa - 2:39 minutes
Silver in the Breast Cancer Challenge Cup, Lethbridge - 2:49 minutes
Bronze in the Breast Cancer Challenge Cup, Vernon - 2:41 minutes
Races cancelled due to bad weather, Invermere
Gold in the Breast Cancer Challenge Cup, Calgary - 2:35 minutes
Silver in the Breast Cancer Challenge Cup, Calgary - 2:36 minutes
7th in 1,000 meter race, Calgary - 6:14 minutes
Gold in the Breast Cancer Race, Sylvan Lake - 2:04 minutes
Gold in Division A Women's Race, Winnipeg
Bronze in the Breast Cancer Race, San Francisco - 3:06 minutes

2005
Gold in the Breast Cancer Challenge, Montreal - 2.31 minutes
2nd in D Division Women's finals, Montreal - 2.35 minutes
Gold in the Breast Cancer Challenge Cup, Calgary - 2:19 minutes
Bronze in the Women's Final, Calgary - 2:22 minutes
Gold in the Visiting Women's Challenge, Lethbridge - 2:32 minutes
Gold in the Breast Cancer Challenge Cup, Lethbridge - 2:29 minutes
Silver in the Breast Cancer Survivor Race, Toronto - 2:33 minutes
Gold in the Athena Women's Final, Sylvan Lake - 2:24 minutes
Gold in the Breast Cancer Challenge Cup, Sylvan Lake - 2:32 minutes
Gold in Div E Final, Abreast in a Boat International 10th Anniversary, Vancouver-2:51 minutes
Bronze in Division A Consolation - 2:46 minutes - 9th in the world!

2004
Breast Cancer Foundation Challenge Cup & "Welcome the Dragon Within" Trophy, Calgary
Bronze in the Breast Cancer Survivors A Division, Victoria - 2:40 minutes
5th in the Bronze B Final, Victoria - 2:40 minutes
Silver in the Breast Cancer Challenge B Division, Kelowna - 2:27 minutes
6th in the Women's Diamond B Final, Kelowna - 2:39 minutes

2003
Silver in the Breast Cancer Division, Lethbridge - 2:52 minutes

2002
Spirit Award Runner-up, Victoria
Breast Cancer Foundation Challenge Cup & "Welcome the Dragon Within" Trophy, Calgary

2001
Winners Survivor's Cup, Kelowna
Breast Cancer Foundation Challenge Cup & "Welcome the Dragon Within" Trophy, Calgary 

2000
Breast Cancer Foundation Challenge Cup & "Welcome the Dragon Within" Trophy, Calgary

1999
Women's Champs - Edmonton Dragon Boat Race
Nominee - YMCA Women of Distinction Award

1998
Alberta Women's Dragon Boat Champions
Alberta Dragon Boat Festival Sportsmanship Award.