Board of Directors Advisory Board Founder
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Dear Members and Friends of WeCanRow-Boston, As I write this second Annual Report, it is clear that this has been a wonderful year of growth and development for WeCanRow-Boston. WeCanRow-Boston hopes that 2008 will mark the beginning of more formal outreach initiatives to the urban community of Boston. We want to provide our rowing and wellness program for breast cancer survivors to women of diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Our goal is to bridge any racial or economic divide and change the perception that the sport of rowing crew is confined to a well-to-do white population. We have welcomed Molly Jordan as Head Coach and brought in new coaches. We also said good-by to Holly as she assumed a coaching position at MIT and continued with her family responsibilities. Our programs have expanded to embrace new members and challenge more experienced rowers. Encompassing this range of skills, we had two “firsts” this year: our first Learn to Row weekend and our first entry in a head race: the Textile River Regatta. Fundraising is an ongoing endeavor and we work hard to cover our basic overhead costs through member dues and targeted donations. We continue with smaller fundraising efforts to provide new member scholarships and will work with our Board and Advisory Board to pursue more substantial sources of funding. Donations are always welcomed! It has been my pleasure to serve this dynamic group of women. Phyllis Groskin, President WeCanRow-Boston, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization
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Dear Friends, Rowing on the Charles River with a team of breast cancer survivors is an amazing experience! We are writing to request your support in the continuing development and growth of WeCanRow–Boston (WCR-B), a wellness and recovery program for breast cancer survivors. The program was founded in 2002 by Olympic gold medalist Holly Metcalf, who now leads the National WeCanRow program. WCR-B is specifically designed to help breast cancer survivors develop healthy and strong bodies, become active participants in their own recovery, rediscover the joy of movement and contribute to a mutually empowering recovery team. The coaching team includes our Head Coach, Molly Jordan, MSW, and Lisa Cura, licensed physical therapist. WeCanRow-Boston fully subsidizes new members for the first six months of participation and has a sliding scale fee structure for members who are unable to pay dues. Because a breast cancer diagnosis has many physical, emotional and financial effects, we want to minimize the barriers to participation. New members are enrolled through direct contact with the Greater Boston medical community and by word of mouth. The program is committed to developing a diverse membership and to raising public awareness that breast cancer survivors can be physically active and strong. Donations will allow us to maximize community outreach and participation. Thank you for taking the time to read this. We would like to ask that you consider adding your support by making a tax-deductible donation to WeCanRow–Boston, a non-profit, 501c organization. Those of us who can, pay our own way, but for those emerging from treatment, and those who can’t afford to take part without help, your donation would make a wonderful experience possible.
Thank you for your support.
WeCanRow-Boston, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization
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