Welcome to Abreast In A Boat
We are a group of women from Vancouver, Canada and the surrounding metropolitan area, who have had a breast cancer diagnosis. We are a living symbol of hope and a vivid demonstration that there is life after diagnosis. Through the strenuous demands of dragon boat paddling we have learned that we can push the limits of our physical endurance and have fun doing it.
About Us
“The Originals” (pictured above) had no idea of the future impact they would have when they began their Lymphedmea Study in 1996 under Dr. Don Mckenzie. Learn More +
Join Abreast In A Boat
Are you a breast cancer survivor looking for a new adventure and an opportunity to discover your full potential? Then join fellow survivors in Abreast In A Boat (AIAB). Read more +
Regatta & Events Calendar
Keep up-to-date with the latest calendar events to check out the upcoming regattas, training clinics and other events for the 2019 season. View Calendar +
Donate to AIAB
Abreast In A Boat Society uses its donations to fund the dragon boat crews, and to provide education in the fight against breast cancer.
“Dr. Don McKenzie, founder of Abreast In A Boat, being presented with a cheque for our $50,000 donation to the UBC Cancer Gym, to support new breast cancer research focus. AIAB 2018 Board members, Left to right, Betty Yu-Membership, Eydie Walls-Sponsorship, Peggy Bellerive-Vice President, Cathy Marr-Membership, Dr. Don, Heather Trenholm-President, Alison Thompson-Treasurer, Judith Manns-Regatta, Debbie Murphy-Sponsorship, Rhona Charron-Regatta, Yvonne Stich-Secretary”.
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Abreast In A Boat relies on the kindness and generosity of individual donors and corporate sponsors to help us to continue paddling. Learn More +
Thousands of breast cancer survivors around the world participate in dragon boat racing. What's the connection between the ancient Chinese sport and breast cancer?
No matter what setback she may face, PoCo’s Deb Middleton keeps paddling
At 17, Deb Middleton lost her mother to breast cancer. At 33, she was facing the same disease. The diagnosis hit her dad and brother hard. “It was incredibly difficult for my family,” the Port Coquitlam resident told The Tri-City News. “They didn’t want to go through the pain again.” A native of the Isle […]