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Have you heard? The Documentary Crew at Full Sail University is doing a documentary on the Pink Dragon Ladies. Check out the trailer!!
After a nearly 3-month hiatus, the Pink Dragon Ladies hit the waters of the Hillsborough River on Sunday January 11, 2009. Armed with pink paddles and life vests, the Pink Dragon Ladies continue to come together showing sport and support for women cancer survivors. Though the break from training was much appreciated, especially given the holidays, all were glad to be reunited, and excited to embark on the challenges of a new season. There were some new faces in the crowd, as the Pink Dragon Ladies were joined by three new memebers (affectionately referred to as “newbies”) and a few members who have only been out on the boat once or twice.
Led by the 2009 President, Elaine Gonzales, the Pink Dragon Ladies are exploring their race options for the coming year. The team will attempt to race in at least 5 races this year, with at least one of those being a race beyond the Florida borders. For a glimpse of the 2009 events, click here.
Although fundraising is an ongoing event for the Pink Dragon Ladies, they are looking forward to their pinnacle event, the Second Annual Poker Run (printable flyer), scheduled for Saturday April 4. For highlights from last year’s Poker Run, click here.
If you would like more information about the upcoming Poker Run, please contact the Pink Dragon Ladies at pinkdragonladies@gmail.com.
Practices are held at the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, located at:
The Pink Dragon Ladies, Florida’s first cancer survivor dragon boat team, have announced the inauguration of The Carol Lee Cup Challenge. Female cancer survivor dragon boat teams will vie for The Carol Lee Cup at the Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Race Festival on May 2, 2009. Named in memory of Carol Lee Banks, the team’s first Fundraising Chairwoman and steerswoman, the Carol Lee Cup is a perpetual trophy that will be awarded to the winners of the Cancer Survivor Race Division each year. This trophy will reward the team with the best teamwork, most dedication, and the strongest desire to win - qualities exemplified by Banks.
The Pink Dragon Ladies dragon boat team was formed in November 2004 and incorporated under the name Team Survivor Tampa Bay as a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit, corporation a year later. The team provides “sport and support for women with cancer,” and welcomes women living with any type of cancer to participate in dragon boat racing, sprint triathlons and other physical activities sponsored by the team.
You are invited to contribute a tax deductable donation to the Carol Lee Banks Fund in memory of Carol Lee. You may send your contribution to: Marianne Semko, Treasurer, Team Survivor Tampa Bay, Inc., 30662 USF Holly Dr., Tampa, FL 33620. Thanks for your support!
Flower Ceremony, Orlando International Dragon Boat Race, October 18, 2008
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be part of something powerful yet graceful? To be both exhausted and exhilarated? To feel you are unique yet part of a cohesive team? To feel like a winner in the battle against cancer? If you have, then it’s time for you to experience The Dragon! Here’s your chance to change how you see yourself AND your cancer!
Join Florida’s first cancer survivor dragon boat team, learn about the ancient dragon boat tradition and paddle in our beautiful 42′ canoe, The Dragon Lady. We are women who come in all ages, shapes and walks of life. We came as strangers and came together as a team.
The Pink Dragon Ladies dragon boat team is part of Team Survivor Tampa Bay, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit corporation. All of its’ members are cancer survivors who share a desire to be physically active, to support each other, and to encourage other women living with cancer to lead full and active lives.
