Re:Female Aussie cancer survivors participate in dragon boat races

[Jenny]

GEORGE TOWN: Standing out in their bright pink attire, a group of cancer survivors from Australia made heads turn at the Penang International Dragon Festival 2013.

Pink Victory River Dragon team leader Lynn Hill, 63, said that its members were women who had been through cancer and survived it.

“We want to show people that you can still participate in activities and live life to the fullest after cancer,” she said.

The team is participating in dragon boat races to keep up with their resolve about leading a healthy lifestyle. They also want to raise awareness about cancer.

A member of the team, Roz Jazepczyk, 60, had undergone a mastectomy last month.

“There is life after cancer,” she said.

“I am excited to be here to compete in the race. I feel a little tired but I will try my best in the competition,” she said.

Pink Victory River Dragon was among 17 teams participating in the festival, which was opened by state Tourism Development Committee chairman Danny Law Heng Kiang at the Teluk Bahang Dam.

Law said efforts had been taken to ensure the safety of officials and participants following the drowning of an official during last year's Pesta Penang Dragon Boat Race.

He also said team participation was lower this year compared to previous years.

“We are taking all efforts to ensure the highest safety and protection of everyone here to prevent any untoward incidents,” he said.

There are 12 local and three international teams from Australia, Thailand and Singapore.

The race continues today from 9am to 5pm at the Teluk Bahang Dam. Admission is free.

호주 출신들로 암을 이긴 사람들이 이번 Penang International Dragon Festival 2013 에 참가한다고 해요.. 참가 이유가 암환자들에게 희망을 주기위해서 라고 합니다..

(오늘부터 시작이니 아이들 손잡고 가서 즐기시길 바랍니다...힘차게 물살을 가르는 용들의 향연을...ㅎㅎ)