Article and photos from Susan Colville-Hall who traveled to France to participate in this amazing event! - Congratulations to all the participants!
The International Breast Cancer Participatory Competition takes place every four years in a different country to acknowledge that life after breast cancer is good and honor those who lost their fight.
Kudos goes to our local Dragon Dream Team who joined 4,500 breast cancer survivors competing in Aix-les-Bains, France, for the IBCPC honors and partook in remembrance of all who left this earth too early.
The DDT was one of 172 teams from 25 countries bridging 5 continents. We sent two boats of paddlers (Dream & Hope) to the beautiful Savoie region in the cradle of the French Alps.
Each boat paddled in two 200 meter races and in the final 1 kilometer race. Rotary Club of Akron member, Susan Colville-Hall paddled on the DDT Hope team and contributed to its total success even at age 81!!!
Spectacularly, DDT Dream made its mark as it finished 1st in the 1,000 meter race among the U.S. teams and 2nd in the WORLD!
VIEW THE PHOTO SLIDE SHOW HERE
DDT Hope also did a fabulous job and held its own even when rammed at the end of the 200 meter course by an eager, but out of control competitor.
The head of the Dragon fell off but the heads of our steerer, Christina Potter (coach, who also serves as 6630’s RYE Trainer) and paddlers remained calm.
In total, it was a beautiful scene from August 27-31.
We especially appreciate the continued support of the Rotary Club of Akron in our local festival!
Go Wavemakers!! Check out the weblink: https://www.facebook.com/ibcpcfrance2026/