Meet Orlando's First Pink Dragon Boat Team

Posted October 7, 2009, 9:35 am in Dragon Boat Racing

On October 17, 2009, 22 breast cancer survivors will plunge their paddles into the water at the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival. We urge everyone to come out and support these Warriors on Water. Click here for all the details.

Women Playing For T.I.M.E. wanted to share these ladies' amazing stories of survival and courage with you, so we asked the Warriors on Water to tell us why they're so passionate about this event and what it means to them. Get to know Central Florida's first Pink Dragon Boat team!



Tricia Daniels
Seat:Bow
Position: Drummer
"It really doesn't matter whether we come in first or come in last, we are already winners!"
Click here to learn more about Tricia.


Kat Fieler
Seat: 1R
Position: Pacer
"You quickly figure out that you have just stepped into a place in life, not just onto a boat."
Click here to learn more about Kat.



Beth Schumacher
Seat: 1L
Position: Pacer
"We have all been 'bitten' by the Dragon and look forward to our first official race at Disney!"
Click here to learn more about Beth.



Kat Thomas
Seat: 2R
Position: Pacer
"No doubt about it, Bob Dylan!"
Click here to learn more about Kat.


Sally Florsek
Seat 4L
Position:Engine Room
"I don't think I've had my best time as a Pink Dragon Boat paddler yet. When we cross the finish line ... "
Click here to learn more about Sally.



Aylin Arditi
Seat: 6R
Position: Engine Room
"Individualism is left behind, all you see is one body of powerful group of women carrying each other across the finish line."
Click here to learn more about Aylin.



Diane Atkinson
Seat: 6L
Position: Engine Room
"I am an assistant principal in charge of the sixth grade in middle school."
Click here to learn more about Diane.



Patti Silveira
Seat: 7L
Position: Engine Room
"It is no accident that we are where we are and together we are going to touch many lives."
Click here to learn more about Patti.



Julie Anastasia
Seat: 9L
Position: Rocket
"I also love how my body is getting more in shape all these years after going through breast cancer."
Click here to learn more about Julie.



Robin Campbell Hutchinson
Seat: Stern
Position: Steersperson
"Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light."
Click here to learn more about Robin.


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    WPFT Staff
    Posted 3:36pm October 15th, 2009
    Thank you again for sharing your stories with us!

    Good luck to Warriors On Water this weekend! We're so proud and excited for you and hope everyone has  a great time at the races!  See you there!


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