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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Remembering Esther Neufeld Tribute
Thu Jun 25, 2026
In the News
Remembering Esther Neufeld – June 23rd, 2026
Tonight we are gathered along with Esther’s husband Phil, to remember a special paddler, Esther.
Esther enquired about trying dragon boating in May 2023. Before joining, she wanted to know what fitness level she needed to have to participate and how rigorous it would be. I responded to her that our team does not require a certain fitness level. We invited her to come as a guest and try it out to see h
Friends Abreast Paddlers buoyed by support from the Salmon Arm Legion
Fri Jun 5, 2026
In the News
On Tuesday, June 2, 2026 the Friends Abreast was surrounded by Royal Canadian Legion members for a cheque presentation. Funds will be put towards our upcoming 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. Please click on the link below to read the article in its entirety.
https://saobserver.net/2026/06/03/friends-abreast-paddlers-buoyed-by-support-from-salmon-arm-legion/
Salmon Arm Council to Consider New Paid Parking Hours Benefiting Shuswap Paddlers
Tue May 5, 2026
In the News
Salmon Arm council to consider new paid parking hours benefiting Shuswap paddlers
Published 5:00 am Tuesday, May 5, 2026
By Lachlan Labere
Shuswap Rotarians and Salmon Arm Legion president Lance Ewan join Shuswap Dragon Boat Society/Friends Abreast president Margaret Hinchliff and fellow paddlers in presenting a cheque for $2,787.40 to Fiona Harris and the Shuswap Hospital Foundation on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Lachlan Labere-S
Fri Oct 24, 2025
In the News
2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Today we had the privilege of presenting Fiona Harris, Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Director of Development, a cheque from our 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, Dress the Town Pink. it was a huge success with us raising almost $3000.00. The money will go directly to the local Mammography Unit towards the purchase of the Bayer Contrast Enhanced Mammogram Injector System. Click on the link below for the full article. &n
Celebrating the Life of Esther Neufeld
Sat Sep 27, 2025
In the News
Esther joined the Friends Abreast team in the summer of 2023 as a survivor. She came not knowing a thing about dragon boating other than seeking friendship and exercise to help with her lymphedema. Her infectious smile touched many on our team. Esther was diagnosed in 2007, at the age of 35. In 2019, the recurrence of her cancer came back and had metastasized to her lungs. She fought a good fight until her 53rd year. Esther's faith in God kept her going
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