Calling All Those Living with and Beyond Cancer

Past event
Aug 5, 2023, 8:30 to 11:30 AM

What: Free Dragonheart Vermont Dragon Boat Paddling Day
When: Saturday August 5, 2023
Where: Lake Champlain Waterfront, by the Coast Guard Station
Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Age: 16+
Who: Breast cancer survivors and all cancer survivors!
What else: Complimentary Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream!
No Experience Necessary. All paddling and safety equipment will be provided.

Have you ever wanted to paddle in a dragon boat?
Are you recovering from cancer treatments? Presently undergoing treatments? Or has it been years and are looking for an activity that will help you on your wellness journey?
Come paddle with breast cancer survivor members from Dragonheart Vermont on beautiful Lake Champlain! Experience the thrill of dragon boat paddling, the second fastest-growing water sport in the world. Feel the physical benefits, enjoy the camaraderie, and learn the history of how an ancient water sport became a recommended path for breast cancer patients.

Please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/5puMV8ca7w

What you need to bring: water bottle and a smile
What you need to wear: we suggest water shoes and moisture-wicking lightweight clothing

Want more? We have a dragon boat seat saved just for you! Please plan to join us on Sunday August 6 at the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival to race and participate in the beautiful Flower Ceremony. Click here to check out last year's fabulous festival!
Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival - Dragonheart Vermont

Dragonheart Vermont strives to strengthen and empower breast cancer survivors & supporters through the challenging sport of dragon boating instilling in its members the values of teamwork, fitness & community giving.

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Lake Champlain Waterfront, by the Coast Guard Station

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