MEMBERS
Janet Keeling
I was diagnosed in November 2004 aged 40. I had a lumpectomy with full ancillary clearance followed by 6 weeks of radiotherapy. As part of a family history early screening program at Warrington Hospital this led to the cancer being identified very early.
I joined 'Pool of life' in May 2008 but my introduction to dragon boat racing came when I relocated my job to the US in 2006. I had been given a contact at the Philadelphia team, Hope Afloat USA. Not only was I hooked the very first time I paddled, I quickly discovered that it opened the doors to many wonderful friendships and an opportunity to travel across the US and Canada to races. The highlight was when we won 2 gold medals against 10 other Canadian and US breast cancer survivor teams in Montreal 2007.
On returning to the UK I was determined to continue with the sport and I was welcomed into the arms of 'Pool of LIfe'. Whilst the paddling weather is colder the friendship is every bit as warm and I look forward to adding to my medal collection with 'Pool of Life'.
Catherine Moore
Ann O'Brien
Erica Grimson
Trish Parkinson
Clare
Heather