What happens when breast cancer survivors find their way into a boat together? At Recovery on Water, the answer is a powerful community where rowing becomes a source of strength, connection, and possibility. ROW gives breast cancer patients and survivors of all ages and all stages a chance to discover the physical and mental benefits of exercise alongside people who understand the journey—no explanations necessary.
We’re joined from Chicago by Executive Director Tara Hoffman, novice coach Shannon Short, and novice squad athlete Christina Bello.
GUESTS
Tara Hoffman, ROW Executive Director
Shannon Short, novice coach
Christina Bello, novice squad athlete
QUICK LOOK
0:00 - Introduction
02:14 - Welcome & The Huddle
03:51 - Rowing Week on a scale of 1-10
05:18 - The last time you did something for the first time
07:03 - Hot Seat Q&A
08:50 - Rowing Origin Stories
12:27 - What makes rowing so special for breast cancer recovery?
14:33 - The case for rowing with ROW for breast cancer recovery
18:08 - ROW programs and regatta opportunities
19:17 - Community building at ROW
25:26 - Being there for each other in hard times
32:20 - Power10 Camp
33:47 - The ripple effect of involvement with ROW
36:07 - Shannon’s rowing elevator pitch
36:49 - What YOU can do during Breast Cancer Awareness month
39:03 - Steady State Network news and notes: Coffee Chat, HOCR, Allies with Oars
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To see photos of Tara, Shannon, and Christina, and get links to the people, clubs, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website.
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Steady State Podcast is a production of Steady State Network. It is hosted and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering, books show guests, and is our sponsor and donor coordinator. Rachel writes our scripts and e-newsletter, and manages the website and social media. Our theme music is Open Mind by Soundroll.
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