Thursday, June 12, 2008

morning tea for new Dragons on Bribie

Next Wednesday June 18 at 10A.M. we are holding a morning tea at 22 Pacific Drive Banksia Beach to entertain our good supporters and raise funds for our new Dragonboat group.
We are madly selling M&M's and we have arranged a meeting on July 22 at 6P.M. at our local R.S.L. to give more information to breast cancer survivors in the area about our Dragonboat project.
We feel we are moving forward towards our goal fairly well but will be pleased when Jo. Parry is back in Australia to give us some tips regarding the new setup.
Will keep everyone posted of devellopments.
Dawn

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Dragons Abreast Comes to Bribie Island

A new Dragonboat team to consist of Breast Cancer Survivors and their close supporters is now being formed at Bribie Island where we will paddle in the beautiful waters of Pumicestone Passage.
Three women from the district, Dawn Worley [I am a paddler with Dragons Abreast Redcliffe at the moment] Cathie Gouldsbrough and Anne Cousins are working together with our advisor Jo Parry from National Dragons Abreast to get the "Show on the road".
We already have strong interest in the venture with at least 15 B.C. survivors who have expressed their desire to paddle plus close supporters and we are calling a public meeting for July 22 at 6P.M. at the Bribie R.S.L. to explain to other survivors the benefits and joys of our sport.
We also have the support of our local councillor and our local member who are both working to find a home for our dragonboat when we get it.