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EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Official Notice of Fifth Congress Meeting August 27th, 2026 10.00am

Cinema Les Toiles du Lac , 14 ave. Daniel Rops, Aix-les-Bains France

IBCPC Congress 2026 Agenda

IBCPC Minutes of the Fourth Congress in New Zealand

International Breast Cancer Paddlers' Commission Trust Financial Statement

IBCPC Proposed ByLaw Amendments Congress 2026

Full Agenda Document for Congress 2026

Notice of Meeting of Congress Aug 2026

IBCPC FAQ For Congress 2026

24-30 August 2026: IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival

IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival
Aix-les-Bains, 73100 Aix-les-Bains, France
The 2026 IBCPC Festival will take place on the shores of Lac du Bourget, France’s largest natural glacial lake.

NEWS

Tania Mitchell - Dragons Abreast Mackay

October 28th 2026Tania is a newer member of the group and had her first festival experience in France. Dragons Abreast Mackay’s motto is “Fun, fitness and friendship” and this is what I have experienced these pRead more

Science Sphere

October 28th 2026A leukaemia drug may help stop breast cancer from spreading to the brain — but the evidence is still early. Researchers studied HER2-positive breast cancer, a subtype that can be especiallyRead more

Breathing Techniques After Surgery

October 28th 2026Diaphragmatic Breathing – Often taught first in early post-operative recovery. It focuses on belly movement to reduce strain on the chest incisions, lower neck and shoulder tension, and act as aRead more

Coaching Tips

October 28th 2026Coaching a breast cancer survivor crew is one of the most rewarding roles in our sport. Research shows that vigorous, repetitive upper-body exercise like paddling is safe after breast cancer treatmenRead more

From The Desk Of The President

October 28th 2026Kia ora koutou katoa, dear paddlers, friends and supporters, It is now two months since we left the shores of Lac du Bourget, I am still carrying the colour, the music and the warmth ofRead more

Cassie Bryant's Inspiring Journey

October 28th 2026Photo of Cassie, Australia Flag Bearer for the opening ceremony, with Carmel (aged 89), Australian Flag Bearer for the closing ceremony.Read more

Deepest Condolences

October 28th 2026It is never easy to be the bearer of sad news. After a noticeably short illness, we are extremely sad to announce the passing of Tina O’Connor the beautiful wife (his angel eyes) of Mark O'Connor,Read more

Dense Breast Tissue: A New Discovery

October 28th 2026Researchers may have discovered how dense breast tissue leads to cancer, and they hope they can get ahead of tumour formation. Breast cancer often grows in dense tissue, and women found to have thisRead more

Philadelphia Flying Phoenix

October 28th 2026We are so proud of Betty Solley. Betty was inducted to the Eastern Regional Dragon Boat Association (ERDBA) Hall of Fame, presented by Ellen Law, President of ERDBA. Here are excerpts from Betty’sRead more

IBCPC Board Update

October 28th 2026The IBCPC Board recently held its first meeting since France, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. We were delighted to welcome Kris as Vice President, Veronica as Secretary, and Sue asRead more

Joyce Thomas: Still Paddling at 92!

October 28th 2026We believe Joyce is the OLDEST, FITTEST FOR AGE, Breast Cancer Survivor, who still paddles and drums. In 2024, Bribie Pink Dragons celebrated the 90th birthday of our long-standing member and, stillRead more

Letter of Support: Our Venezuelan Team

July 27th 2026On behalf of the International Breast Cancer Paddlers' Commission and the entire global IBCPC community, we want you to know that our thoughts are with you following the recent earthquakes to affectRead more

News Letter - Read More

Your team becomes your family, the paddle becomes your best friend, the boat becomes your home and racing becomes your life.

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The IBCPC is an international organisation whose mandate is to encourage the establishment of breast cancer dragon boat teams, within the framework of participation and inclusiveness.

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