I was diagnosed in 2001 with invasive ductal breast cancer, stage 2. I had surgery first, starting with lumpectomy and ending with mastectomy. I had six months of chemo, 6 weeks of radiation, and finished it all with tram flap reconstruction in the spring of '02. I was very blessed to have tons of support from family and friends. I never felt compelled to join a support group. I heard about Indy SurviveOars through my step son's girlfriend. Kaitlyn was working with her Aunt Kathy with the behind the scenes organization to launch the Indy SurviveOars. She invited me to the kick off meeting in August of 2007. I was so excited to be a part of this amazing dragon boat sport! I began training with the team in the spring of '08 and have been hooked ever since! I truly love this sport, as well as my amazing teammates. This is a group of crazy, fun, and caring women...we have a blast! I've developed many friendships with other survivors, as well as supportoars, and board members, which I hold dearly. I've told many that this is the coolest thing I've ever done! We are a young, but strong BC dragon boat team, and I'm excited to stay for the long haul, and see where this team takes us!
Ann
