What we’re about
Healing Dragons is a non-profit, competitive dragon boat team for cancer survivors, friends and family. We are mothers, daughters, fathers, sons, family, and friends with a common vision…
Our Vision
To inspire, encourage, and support survivors of ALL cancers to triumph over the disease.
Our Mission
Our mission is to use dragon boating to help survivors paddle for wellness, mental and physical health.
We practice weekly on Mountain Island Lake and compete in 5-7 races across the southeast to support dragon boating and cancer survivors. The Healing Dragons are everyday people dealing with extraordinary issues, who choose to come together to share in the journey of lives impacted by cancer. Each person has their own story, and yet we all come together to create a new story; one of friendship, dedication, teamwork and support.
Our goal is to reach out to all people who have been touched by cancer.
Join us for a paddle at Latta Plantation Park west of Huntersville NC.
Saturdays and Wednesdays (April-October)
No experience is required (paddling or swimming)!
Must be a paid Healing Dragons Team member to participate in races.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Healing Dragons PracticeLatta Nature Preserve Waterfront, Huntersville, NC
RSVP for practice is required. If you have signed up to attend and your plans change, please make sure to update your RSVP.
Practice Schedule:
- 8:45 am - mandatory warm up near the shore.
- 9:00 am - at the shore ready to board the boat.
- 10:15 am - return to the shore.
Bring water bottle, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Wear shoes that won't slip in a wet boat, with closed toe shoes preferred. Keep in mind that the water will be cold so perhaps bring gloves for your hands. Playtex kitchen gloves work well!
Here is the link to use to register to become a member of The Healing Dragons Dragon Boat of Charlotte:
https://form.jotform.com/healingdragonsclt/healing-dragons-registrationIf you are a potential new member, a guest waiver is required and will allow you to paddle with our team twice. We have paddles and PFDs (personal flotation devices) for you to use if you don't have your own.
Paddles Up!
