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The sport of dragon boat is known for nurturing a boat family, not just a team. Cancer Paddlers see their competitors as one family having shared the experience of cancer. We honor each other by doing a paddle salute for all cancer competitors to celebrate leaving it all out on the water after each race.
The flower ceremony has become an important tradition of festivals; taking a moment out of the racing day to honor those lost to cancer and to commit to living fully in their name.
At the 2019 ERDBA Regional Championships, the BCP and ACP divisions shared the flower ceremony, each tossing a pink (BCP) or lavender (ACP) flower in honor of loved ones lost to cancer.
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