WEEKEND OF 8th MARCH

Our weekend for the General Meeting at EcoPoint Myall Shores Resort is shaping up to be a great one. I've been working closly with their Conference Organiser - and the service has been fantastic. It is quite incredible to think that they are in the midst of a nationl park and yet the facilities are first class - my kind of place! I like the fact that I don't have to cart all the technology with me - they can supply it all!

The fact there is a dragon boat on site now makes it even more attractive to all Dragons Abreast members and we are looking forward to a few sessions on the water to work off the good food that is produced by the chef!

Michelle

THANKS ECOPOINT MYALL SHORES RESORT

We were thrilled that Katrina from EcoPoint was able to pop down to Darling Harbour and give us a hand. The stall wa VERY busy and we were delighted to have an extra pair of hands.

Maureen from Nelson Bay was also a wondeful mine of information and the girls from Central Coast also enjoyed catching up with Deb Hoitink on Saturday - sadly the camera was playing up so we do not have a photo of the delightful Deb.

The green wrist bands provided by EcoPoint Myall Shores Resort were a big hit with all the kids that passed our stand and parents were eager to read and learn from those whp have been to this gorgeous spot of what an ideal place it is for a family holiday.

Dragons Abreast members are looking forward to our general meeting there on 8th March and this time we will get a photo of the lovely Deb!
Michelle

PHOTOS FROM CNY

There has been some fantastic feedback from Chinese New Year and photo's are starting to arrive. Check them out on the web at http://www.dragonsabreast.com.au/ - but here's a little preview of one of our composite teams - called DA RATATOUILLE and they are aptly posing beside the RAT in the Year of the Rat.

Thanks Dragons Abreast Sydney for a fantastic time from all of us at Dragons Abreast.

Michelle

UPDATE FROM SYDNEY WEEKEND

Wow - we have been very busy around the nation. Chinese New Year Celebrations held in Sydney were a fantastic success - the dinner was wonderful and the weather just perfect. 18 Dragons Abreast survivors teams took to the water on Sunday and were joined by our two teams of supporters who paddled in the Social Category - a great time was had by all. The day was also tinged by sadness as we received the news of the passing of the Founder of our group in Devonport. This made our Flowers on the Water Ceremony even more poignant that usual as we remembered our 6 members who have graduated to the Angels Abreast team this year alone.

The Hospital Challenge was another outstanding success with some very close and fiercely competitive racing! We were thrilled to see so many wonderful medical professionals join us for this special race. It is always a delight to have their presence and that of Professor John Boyages in the commentary box.

Our Regional meetings held pre and post the paddling in Sydney were very well attended and each of our member groups who attended were delighted to take home the Pink M&M fundraiser details! Anyone keen to help us fundraiser by selling specially branded Pink & White M&M's should contact us contact@dragonsabreast.com.au for details.
Michelle

LOVELY PHOTOS TO SHARE

Delighted to be able to share a photograph of our hostess for the fundraising evening held at Waragil Studios at Blackheath in NSW www.waragilstudios.com.au

Jan is pictured with David, a friend, as they got ready to welcome the crowd for the evening who turned out in force to help support Dragons Abreast.

Check out the website link above and you will see how amazingly talented Jan and John are! Jan is also a Dragons Abreast member and a sweep - no end to this woman's talents! We really do have some incredible members that make up Dragons Abreast Australia - showing the diversity of women that breast cancer affects but also displaying that wonderful cameraderie that is being part of a national organisation such as Dragons Abreast.

I'm looking forward to catching up with Jan and lots of other wonderful members in Sydney in a couple of weeks!
Michelle

A FABULOUS SURPRIZE!

Just received news tonight that the fundraiser held by Jan and John Caldwell last weekend at their art gallery raised over $5000 for Dragons Abreast Australia.

Apparently great fun was had by all including the members of Pendragons Abreast and special visitor Leigh - Jan's sister - who flew down from Brisbane to support the event.

Thank you so much Jan and John - such a wonderful effort - we really appreciate all your hard work to help ensure the national coffers continue to fill.

Dragons Abreast Sydney are also doing a magnificent job organising for the Chinese New Year weekend in Darling Harbour. The raffle prizes are sensational - and anyone wanting more details should check out the link http://www.dragonsabreast.com.au/National/raffle_2008.htm - Michelle