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In
1995, Dr Don McKenzie, sports medicine physician and exercise
physiologist, was researching the issue of rehabilitation following
diagnosis and treatment of Breast Cancer.
He realized that widespread
restrictions on exercise in relation to Breast Cancer amounted to little
more than myth making and concluded that, since everyone's health
depends to some extent on regular activity, Breast Cancer survival was
not different.
Not only does regular exercise make us
feel better, it also stimulates the endorphins to lift our spirits and
improve our mental outlook. Dr. McKenzie determined that the sport of
dragon boating would be ideal for women recovering from Breast Cancer.
In early 2000, Dr Annette Richard
appeared in a newspaper article discussing the benefits of exercise and
Breast Cancer survival. She encouraged Breast Cancer survivors to attend
an information session... the Rowbust Dragonboat Racing Team was born!
The
team began training together several times a week at Goodlife Fitness
Clubs during the winter months and hit the water at the London Canoe
Club, training to race at three Dragonboat Festivals in London,
Stratford and Woodstock.
Incredible
spirit, teamwork and having overcome insurmountable odds, London's
Rowbust Dragonboat Racing Team is poised for success in upcoming
Dragonboat Festivals while promoting increased awareness of Breast
Cancer and celebrating the greatest gift on earth...Life!
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