Recovery on Water: A Boatload of Community
What happens when breast cancer survivors find their way into a boat together? At Recovery on Water, the answer is a powerful community where rowing becomes a source of strength, connection, and possibility. ROW gives breast cancer patients and survivors of all ages and all stages a chance to discover the physical and mental benefits of exercise alongside people who understand the journey—no explanations necessary.
A note from ROW Executive Director Tara Hoffman about Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October): “It’s an opportunity to say ‘I see you, how are you doing?’ to the patients and survivors in your life. They might need the chance to talk, even after treatment has ended. And you are certain to learn something about breast cancer, and about your loved one.
GUESTS
Tara Hoffman, Executive Director
Shannon Short, novice coach
Christina Bello, novice squad athlete
www.recoveryonwater.org
IG: @recoveryonwater
FB: /recoveryonwater
This episode was made possible in part by RowSource and our Supporters.
QUICK LOOK
00:00 - Introduction
02:14 - Welcome & The Huddle
03:51 - Rowing Week on a scale of 1-10
05:18 - The last time you did something for the first time
07:03 - Hot Seat Q&A
08:50 - Rowing Origin Stories
12:27 - What makes rowing so special for breast cancer recovery?
14:33 - The case for rowing with ROW for breast cancer recovery
18:08 - ROW programs and regatta opportunities
19:17 - Community building at ROW
25:26 - Being there for each other in hard times
32:20 - Power10 Camp
33:47 - The ripple effect of involvement with ROW
36:07 - Shannon’s rowing elevator pitch
36:49 - What YOU can do during Breast Cancer Awareness month
39:03 - Steady State Network news and notes: Coffee Chat, HOCR, Allies with Oars
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ORGANIZATIONS
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