The Kootenay Robusters mission and values Mission Statement: The Kootenay Robusters is a non-profit organization for breast cancer survivors and associates to experience physical, emotional, spiritual and mental wellness at a level that they find comfortable and personally challenging. Through the paddling experience, it is our aim to raise awareness of breast cancer and the uplifting truth that there is life after breast cancer.             Value Statement: Self determination and the camaraderie, friendship, trust and emotional support of the members. The pursuit of a cure for beast cancer. The opportunity to foster courage, hope and a positive attitude. Team Cheer: Bust or no bust, we are Robust! Bodies fit and spirits high Watch our wake and see us fly! Up! Up! Up! To power pace We go get'em in the race! Kootenay Women strong and keen Beating cancer as a team. Yay Robusters!! Team Song: We're the Robusters We're the Robusters Watch the team go by My, my, my We're the Robusters We're the Robusters Here we come now Mmm, mmm Challenge we will seek From there we will compete No matter where or how we finish We know we'll always win - even if we have to swim We've overcome our fears of sinking We're the Robusters We're the Robusters Watch the team go by My, my, my We're the Robusters We're the Robusters Here we come now Mmm, mmm If you would like to donate: We are a non-profit society and registered charity. Any donation to help cover team costs is greatly appreciated Please make cheques payable to: Kootenay Robusters c/o Team Treasurer Box 1412 Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 Join the Robusters! Discover for yourself the excitement of dragon boat paddling, and help raise breast cancer awareness! We welcome not only breast cancer survivors, but also associate paddlers who want to experience the thrill of dragon boat racing and help raise breast cancer awareness. Our season begins in January with strength training and conditioning. Paddling begins in April at Christina Lake, and wraps up in October. Participants must obtain their doctor's approval and have a basic level of fitness conditioning before starting on-water training. No previous paddling experience is necessary. Contacts: To become a member, or for additional information, contact one of the following members in your area: Trail - Pat Bruce 368-3538 or patbruce @ direct.ca Rossland - Wendy Bryden 362-2236 or wbryd @ hotmail.com Castlegar - Joy Andersen 365-3794 or joyand @ shaw.ca Grand Forks - Kathy Enns 442-0055 or 6enns @ telus.net Christina Lake - Peggy Phillips 447-9258 or peggyp @ sunshinecable.com Comments on the web page can be addressed to: Sue Wrigley at sue @ monasheeview.com