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Thank you for supporting Prairie Dragon Paddlers in our efforts to inspire hope and contribute to the health and well-being of breast cancer survivors by providing community, promoting wellness through the sport of dragon boating, and offering outreach activities related to breast cancer awareness and education. May you have a great Illinois Race Weekend experience!


WHO ARE THE PRAIRIE DRAGON PADDLERS?

Fun, supportive, courageous, powerful, caring, spirited, thriving breast cancer survivors in the Champaign-Urbana area.

We are friends, full-time employees, retirees, stay-at-home moms, students, grandmothers, long-time survivors and newly diagnosed. 

Paddle with us and watch your overall fitness and well-being improve.  Studies show that exercise can reduce the risk of recurrence of cancer and lymphedema.  Always consult your doctor. 

Prairie Dragon Paddlers carries the distinction of being the first breast cancer survivor team in Illinois 


WHAT WE DO TO FULFILL OUR MISSION STATEMENT: 

Health & Wellness:  Empowerment of breast cancer survivors; Wellness seminars; Shared experiences; Dragon boating

Outreach:  Educational speaker panels; Comfort kits for those newly diagnosed; Community events; Volunteer Opportunities; inclusion of survivors' family network. 

Research:  Established first named research fund at the Cancer Center at Illinois; Opportunities to inform breast cancer research


HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

Team members, supporters, donors and sponsors are all needed to help Prairie Dragon Paddlers grow and achieve its mission. 


Have a wonderful Race Weekend!   Paddles Up!












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Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Dec 07 Nicole Muench I loved hearing about this at AED chapter! My aunt lost her battle to terminal stage IV breast cancer, so I was happy to learn about this! $11.50
Nov 29 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Nov 25 Donna Campbell Supporting a Team that supports me! $54.10
Nov 24 Anonymous Go team! $54.10
Nov 12 Ainsley Holland $6.18
Nov 09 Klaudia Wilczek $11.50
Nov 09 Anonymous $6.18
Nov 05 Ella Chiu Undisclosed amount
Nov 04 Anonymous $5.00
Nov 04 Anonymous Thank you so much for creating such a safe and inspiring space for breast cancer survivors:) Undisclosed amount