Breast cancer survivors find strength and community through Whitemarsh Boat Club rowing program
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Isabella DiAmore
Summary
A feature article about breast cancer survivors from Whitemarsh Boat Club who participate in WeCanRow-Philly, a rowing program for survivors. The piece follows Shannan McConnell's cancer journey and highlights the program's upcoming participation in the Henley Masters Regatta's first survivor rowing event. It explores how rowing helps survivors reclaim their strength and identity after treatment.
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· 3 pulledA lot of people say that when you're going through the treatment, you're just doing what you're told and you just keep going.
Then when you're left alone, you're like, someone has to tell me that really happened, it was so far out. … Will I ever be the same, will I ever be strong, will I ever be...
We're not just survivors — we're athletes.
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