Breast cancer survivors take on the Avon

Abreast of Life recently joined forces with the support group Amazon Hearts to offer the public the chance to have a go at dragon boating. 

Dragon boating is a globally growing sport and is particularly among survivors of breast cancer. 

Initially, breast cancer survivors were told not to do any exercise post-surgery, but this view was completely disproven years ago. 

Now dragon boating is giving them an opportunity to experience the thrill of paddling along the Avon. 

Photo: John Spurdle
Photo: John Spurdle
By John Spurdle
- Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air