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EVENTS

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Official Notice of Fifth Congress Meeting Thursday August 27th 9.00am 2003

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

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

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

A New Wave of Hope for Breast Cancer Survivors

July 27th 2026I am always reading and learning about our cohort and the journeys we travel in life. This piece of research inspired me to think more about what we go through post a diagnosis. For every breastRead more

From the desk of the President

July 27th 2026What a season it has been. Between exploring homes for our future festivals, spending time with teams on the ground, representing IBCPC on the world stage, and preparing for the business of Congress,Read more

Congress Update: Nominations & Board News

July 27th 2026As many of you know, the roles of Secretary and Vice President are up for election at this year's Congress. We are pleased to share the following nominees standing for these positions: Secretary: JoRead more

Global Breast Cancer Statistics: A World Snapshot

July 27th 2026Executive Summary. Breast cancer is usually the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women across major world regions, but outcomes differ sharply by region. Among the best reported five-yearRead more

Future Festival Planning

June 15th 2026The IBCPC Festival Bid Process Underway: IBCPC festivals are among the most meaningful events in our international calendar. Held every four years in a different part of the world, each festival isRead more

Festival 2026 Update

June 15th 2026Opening Ceremony: Thursday 27 August 1.00 - All teams to be on site. 3.00 - All teams should assemble under the trees. Teams will be located by country and then alphabetically by team, from ArgentinaRead more

Andrew's Coaching Tips

June 15th 2026Many of you will remember Andrew from the IBCPC festival in New Zealand 2023 (yes, the one in the red heels), but he is also a clinical nurse consultant with a master’s degree in nursing. He hasRead more

France 2026 Congress

June 15th 2026We are looking forward to all getting together in France for our participatory event. It is such a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow paddlers and see our friends from around the world! ImportantRead more

Paddles Ready Podcast

June 15th 2026Paddles Ready Podcast: This is really cool. These guys will be commentating the club crew championships in Hualien. They talk a bit at the start and I come in at about 10 minutes. Tune in, turnRead more

President's Report

June 15th 2026Thank you for the wonderful energy you have brought to our refreshed newsletter. It is encouraging to see the April edition performing just as strongly as March, and it reminds us that when we shareRead more

Therapies That Support

June 15th 2026This article explains that so-called “alternative therapies” in cancer care are best understood as complementary or integrative approaches used alongside standard medical treatment. It outlines tRead more

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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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