Waves of Hope Dragon Boat Team formed in 1999 as Canada’s 12th dragon boat team for breast cancer survivors. We are based in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada and our members live within a 200 km radius of Brandon in western Manitoba. We meet to celebrate life and to pursue better health through fitness, sport, social events and outreach activities.

Our team roster includes both active paddlers (breast cancer survivors) and an on-shore support team (may or may not be survivors). A full crew of our dragon boat team is 20 paddlers, one steersperson and one drummer – all in the boat at festivals are living with breast cancer.

In January of each year we begin dry land training at Brandon's Community Sportsplex for the upcoming summer season. When the winter ice leaves Lake Minnedosa, 50 km north of Brandon, we practice weekly throughout the summer season in our beloved Kindred Spirit. Festivals and demonstrations round out our season on the water.

Waves of Hope Inc. Mission Statement

We celebrate life through dragon boat racing, raise awareness, and promote early detection of breast cancer.

Waves of Hope Inc. Vision

To reach all Westman residents with our message of early detection, hope and vitality, while offering encouragement and support after a diagnosis of breast cancer.

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About our Logo!!

The logo of the Waves of Hope Dragon Boat Team shows a dragon “rising from rough waters”, symbolizing how we are rising above the adversity of breast cancer. The teardrop shape of the dragon tail represents those who have been lost to this disease. The victorious and proud pose of our dragon illustrates our pledge to promote hope and survivorship in others.

The logo was designed in 1999, by Erin Lourie, a grade 12 student at Crocus Plains High School, Brandon, Manitoba.

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