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Paddling, thriving, surviving... after cancer.
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Founder members.

A group of people who had the vision and drive to establish a breast cancer survivor (BCS) dragon boat team on Windermere.

Louisa Balderson

Founder
Louisa paddled in Liverpool and developed the shared vision that led to the formation of Paddlers for Life in 2008. Louisa worked closely with Sue to establish this breast cancer paddler team seeking funding and a location to paddle.

Sue Cogley

Founder
Remembered with much love. Her drive and shared belief in the importance of breast cancer survivor dragon boat paddling made the team what it is. Sue inspired all who paddled with her.

Trustees

Ensure the charity meets the focus of its charitable purpose and responsible for the day to day operation of the charity.

Rowena Pryor

Trustee (Chair)

Liz Feather

Trustee

Lynne Carter

Trustee (Treasurer)

Jude Rigg

Trustee (Secretary)

Lisa Smith

Trustee

Patrons

Promote the charity and give support to the trustees and members.

Barbara Daniel

Patron
Barbara has been a member of the team from it's early days and is enthusiastic in her support of the team. Barbara steps forward in many ways to promote our activities be it through decorating our boats, drums and heads with flowers and ribbons, fundraising by organising collection boxes or also taking the lead in managing events.

Eve Elliot-Pearson

Patron
Jane Cogley, patron.

Jane Cogley

Patron
Jane is the daughter of Sue and Peter and has had a long and close participation with the team activities from the very start. Jane is a capable helm with much experience and has a profound understanding of breast cancer dragon boat paddling and its participatory ethos.

Nick Harrison

Patron
Proud to paddle with Paddlers for Life and support their activities.