ABOUT US
We want to make history. We want to bring and promote dragon-boating out of town and internationally.
Paddle for the Cure NYC (PFC) is an independent, survivor-led 501(c)(3) charity offering a unique survivorship program that uses recreational paddling and other water activities to help manage the side effects of breast cancer treatment and promote a positive, healthy lifestyle.
Our activities include dragon boat paddling, kayaking, rowing, sailing, stand-up paddle (SUP), yoga in paddle board and other water activities, along with our signature Circle of Light and community events that bring people together through wellness, healing, hope, and connection.
Our events are open to all, including youth ages 14 and older with adult supervision. We welcome survivors, supporters, families, volunteers, and paddling enthusiasts to join a community united by wellness, hope, and the belief that no one has to face cancer alone
PFC creates a space where healing happens through movement, emotional support, and the power of team spirit, building a community of recovery, hope, and strength.
We paddle our way to recovery—one stroke, one journey, one life at a time.
WHAT DRIVES US
P — Practice • Perseverance • Power
What we do and how we grow stronger.
S — Strength • Support • Survivorship
What our community represents.
A — Awareness • Action • Advocacy
How we create change.
M — Mantra
We live here. We race here. We save lives here.#Standingstrong
Others run. Others walk. We break tradition.
We don’t compete to be the biggest—we compete by being the most innovative.
We Are the Water. The Light of Hope That Never Fades.
Water is Life.
Your donation helps support survivor wellness programs, paddling and other water activities, community outreach, and essential operations, allowing us to continue making an impact on and off the water.
Mission Statement
To create a special sisterhood of breast cancer survivors.
To provide hope and support to other cancer survivors and their families.
To enrich our lives through dragon boat paddling.
To grow the sport of dragon boating in our community.
To unite our community for charitable purposes through dragon boat paddling and racing.
Vision Statement
- We want to make history. We want to bring and promote dragon boating out of town and internationally.
Team Slogan
P– eople oriented with the passion to give back for a good cause
F– uture leaders in the community
C– UREmitment
D-IG deep
B-IG dreams
T– otal recovery
E– xecute properly
A– ct accordingly
M-ove forward
Team Mantra
- Love yourself, unconditionally.
- Nurture your inner strength.
- Embrace your situation, whatever it may be
- We find a camaraderie and a common bond to fight breast cancer.
- Simple words bring comfort, faith and hope of healing.
Others Race to Compete.
We Race for the Cause.
Built on FAMILY. Driven by PURPOSE. United by HOPE.
Water is Life.
We Are the Light of Hope
That Never Fades.
