Health care and medical in Kingston, Ontario
Breast Cancer Action Kingston - Chestmates
Offered by Breast Cancer Action Kingston
650 Dalton Ave #110, Kingston, ON K7M 8N7
In short
Chestmates is the only Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat team in the catchment serviced by the Southeastern Regional Cancer Centre. To be a member of Chestmates, a paddler must have had breast cancer.
- Hours
- Mon and Thu: 6 - 7 pm, between May and Sep
- Who it is for
- Adults, Women
- Where
- 650 Dalton Ave #110, Kingston, ON K7M 8N7
- How to reach
- (613) 531-7912 · admin@bcakingston.ca · Website
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About this service
Chestmates is the only Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat team in the catchment serviced by the Southeastern Regional Cancer Centre. To be a member of Chestmates, a paddler must have had breast cancer.
Each paddler must consult with their physician to ensure it is safe to paddle, in particular if you have just completed your course of treatment.
Because Dragon Boating is a physical sport, we recommend a good solid level of fitness which can be enhanced by engaging in the free fitness programs offered at BCAK.
Chestmates provides the coaching, and equipment you need to paddle. The team connection is amazing we paddle to bring hope and awareness to others with the diagnosis of breast cancer.
Our team, paddles out of Collins Bay Marina, twice a week from 6 to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays between May and September.
Our member's ages have ranged from 20+ to 80+, and we still have original paddlers from 2003 paddling in our dragon boat in 2020!
Who can use it?
Our member's ages have ranged from 20+ to 80+
When is it open?
Breast Cancer Action Kingston - Chestmates is open Mon and Thu: 6 - 7 pm, between May and Sep.
How do I get in touch?
Call (613) 531-7912, email admin@bcakingston.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Kingston, Ontario.
650 Dalton Ave #110, Kingston, ON K7M 8N7
650 Dalton Ave #110, Kingston, ON K7M 8N7Kingston, Ontario
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