Kootenay Robusters join 30th anniversary of breast cancer survivor dragon boating

Robusters Pat Bruce, Joy Anderson, Jan Micklewaite and Lorraine Bell-Lebedoff dance the night away in their Mardi Gras beads and masks.

From Castlegar News Jun 29, 2025

At the recent Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival, held June 21 and June 22 in Vancouver, a special division was created to honour the 30th anniversary of breast cancer survivor dragon boating.

Four members of the Kootenay Robusters Dragon Boat Team joined in the milestone celebration by competing as part of Pink Sisters International, a composite crew made up of breast cancer survivors from across North America.

Sheri Regnier reports: Kootenay Robusters join 30th anniversary of breast cancer survivor dragon boating - Castlegar News