Fighting spirit on the water: Katrin Kehnscherper at dragon boat World Cup!

Fighting spirit on the water: Katrin Kehnscherper at dragon boat World Cup!

Brandenburg an der Havel, Deutschland - The dragon boat world championships in Brandenburg an der Havel will have a very special highlight this year. For the first time there will be a separate class for breast cancer patients, the BCP category (Breast Cancer Paddlers). Katrin Kehnscherper from Neuruppin, who was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago, will actively participate. Her impressive story is not only a story of the struggle, but also the hope and cohesion.

Katrin never gave up during her therapy and joined the dragon boot after her healing process. This sport, which is practiced by many women after breast cancer, has proven to be particularly advantageous for health. The Canadian study by the doctor Dr. Don McKenzie, to which the Pink Paddler movement also goes back, impressively proves the positive effects of paddling on the well-being of breast cancer patients. Paddles not only helps with rehabilitation, but also acts like lymphatic drainage that prevents lymphedema and congestion, how maz-online.de reported.

mixed teams and worldwide movement

Katrin's commitment is part of a global movement that is characterized by the establishment of teams in many countries, including the Pink Dragonistas and Hannover Pinkx. These teams meet at Maschsee in Hanover and offer women with breast cancer a platform for sporting and mutual support. The Pink Dragonistas was already founded in 2017, inspired by the progress that dragonboat driving for patients provided.

Katrin will compete in a standard boat with 20 paddling at the World Championships in Brandenburg. The competitions extend over various distances of 200, 500 and possibly 1000 meters. Your team meets around 4,200 active and 500 supervisors from 32 countries, with 850 participants, the USA with 850 participants, followed by Canada with 548, Australia with 334 and China with 307. Germany is represented with 436 active

overcoming and new beginning

The personal story of Katrin is also remarkable: after her diagnosis, she not only fought for her health, but also for her family. After her diagnosis, she quickly received a job commitment from Sparkasse Ostprignitz-Ruppin and works there in media sales. This led them to dragon booting and the Neuruppin canoe club. Your participation in the German national team of the breast cancer dragon boat initiative is another example of the positive development that will have sport and community for patients.

Katrin Kehnscherper, while participating in the World Championships, will also celebrate her 35th birthday. A combination of sporty use, personal courage and the tireless urge to help others - their path is a bright signal of hope for many who have similar struggles.