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In Memoriam: Linda D. Fessell 1947 - 2011

Today the Pink Dragon Ladies mourn the loss of one of its founding members, Linda Fessell.  Linda was a steady and dedicated force on the team who worked hard and inspired others through her example.  A mainstay in the “engine room,” Linda’s superb technique, consistent power, and reliable stamina always set the tone in the boat’s mid-section.  But Linda’s leadership on the team began in 2004 when she answered a call by the Moffitt Cancer Center to help form a breast cancer survivor dragon boat crew.   This enthusiastic group of survivors called themselves the Pink Dragon Ladies and went on to compete in the 2005 Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Races – feeling victorious despite finishing last!

Read more: In Memoriam: Linda D. Fessell 1947 - 2011

Pink Dragon Lady Documentary

View a documentary video of the Pinks, filmed by students at Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL in 2009. The movie explains what the Pink Dragon Ladies collectively stand for. It speaks for itself.

Click to download in FLV format (42.83MB)

The Carol Lee Cup Comes Home!



 

Inaugurated at the 2009 Tampa race festival, the Carol Lee Memorial Cup Race was created to honor the memory of Carol Lee Banks, a beloved member of the Pink Dragon Ladies who lost her battle with cancer in October of 2008.

Read more: The Carol Lee Cup Comes Home!

Pink Dragon Ladies Win At Orlando - Oct. 2010

 


Pink Dragon Ladies Are Presented 1st Place
Trophy In Orlando Races

Team Manager Shelia Mott and the Team were awarded the gold cup for a convincing win at the Orlando International Dragon Boat festival. Following a year of hard work and training, the team cut fifteen seconds off last year's time, to win by a full boat length. Way to go, Ladies!!

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