Team Quotes

I'm so proud to be a part of this team, even though I'm really so new, and haven't participated in much yet. Thank you for sharing your stories with the whole community – it's a gift to me and others to hear your stories.
  Sharon Savage, supporter, 1 year team member

Paddling with our sisters gives a sense of the power of synchronicity. The Machestics are a team of soul sisters connected by the energy of survival and the strength of oneness.
  Annie Carricato, breast cancer survivor, 2 year team member

I always feel so uplifted after practice, as if I'd been meditating in some beautiful place.
   Martha Otis, breast cancer survivor, 2 year team member

What do I love about dragon boating? Everything – the challenge, the team spirit, the beautiful sunsets out on the water. It's just like our team song says – "We pound our paddles, bury our blades, and pull with our hearts, our whole is so much more than just the sum of our parts."
  Carol Watchler, breast cancer survivor, 4 year team member
   with thanks to songwriter and teammate Donna Gabai

I have found wonderful friendships on our team and always look forward to being on the water with my "sisters." There is a feeling of togetherness that is shared among us. When we are on the water we leave everything else behind, we feel powerful and in control. We feel strong and healthy. "It doesn't matter if we come in first or last in a race because we are already winners!"
  Terry Coleman, breast cancer survivor, 7 year team member

Dragon boating combines my love of the water with exercise and a wonderful sense of camaraderie with other breast cancer survivors.
   Baru Saul, breast cancer survivor, 7 year team member

If you haven't already made time to listen I really urge you to - these wonderful gals did us all proud! We are such an awesome team!! Paddle Strong Live Long!!
  Misha Crosbie, breast cancer survivor, 7 year team member
  (commenting on Terry & Carol's WWFM 10/18/08 interview)