Calgary Run for the Cure raises almost $600K for breast cancer research.
The races take place on the final two days of the event. It’s to begin April 10 at Lake Karapiro outside of Cambridge, New Zealand, and runs until April 16.Ī dragon boat requires 22 people to race, and Calgary’s Sistership is sending 23 members. The International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission (IBCPC) Dragon Boat Festival is held every four years and brings together survivors from 30 countries around the world. “It has brought me out of my shell and complemented my life,” she said of her 15 years on the team. McOuat was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and, after treatment, she volunteered for the CIBC Run for the Cure and noticed a booth for the Sistership Dragon Boat Association. But this is about getting together to share our experiences, encourage one another and show there is life after a breast cancer diagnosis,” McOuat said. “It’s more of a fun race, not necessarily about who’s the best in the world. The next issue of Calgary Herald Headline News will soon be in your inbox. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Manage Print Subscription / Tax ReceiptĪ welcome email is on its way.
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