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Hillman Cancer Center honors Pink Steel
November 11, 2011
The Hillman Cancer Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center unveiled a plaque honoring the Pink Steel breast cancer survivor team of the Steel City Dragons. The plaque was permanently installed in the Center’s third floor treatment room waiting area alongside a photograph of the team taken after they won the 2010 national championship. The hope is that the display will be an inspiration to those beginning or receiving treatment, because each rejoicing paddler in the picture is a breast cancer survivor. Ceremonies celebrating the unveiling were attended by the center’s doctors, nurses, and other caregivers along with Pink Steel athletes and their coach, Lynne Franks-Meinert. The team is especially grateful to Dr. Barry Lembersky, UPMC oncologist, for his financial support and Joseph Rapp and Tammy Gatto of the Hillman center for making it all happen.  


Dr. Lembersky viewing the plaque and Pink Steel team photo


Pink Steel team members attending the unveiling

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New paddlers can get on our mailing list, inquire about the 2012 season (and off-season activities) and ask any other questions by sending an email info@steelcitydragons.org. Stay tuned for more news!

Steel City Dragons Mixed: Our mixed (male and female) racing crew is open to all adults. We practice three times a week in preparation for several out-of-town races.

Junior team: Our junior team is for boys and girls ages 10-17. They receive the same high-level coaching as our adult teams, and prepare for races in special youth divisions.

Breast cancer survivor team - Pink Steel: Our Breast Cancer Survivors' team supports breast cancer awareness and provides a positive athletic community for survivors in the Pittsburgh region. Survivors' teams are a rapidly growing sector in the world of dragon boating, with teams like Philadelphia's Hope Afloat competing and winning all over the world. For survivors, dragon boating offers an ideal exercise to enhance physical recovery bolstered by a supportive team environment. Click here for more information

Women's team - Women of Steel: Our women's team competes in events that have separate all-women's divisions.

Corporate/organization teams: We have coaches, equipment, and training programs to develop a team for your organization. Options range from one or two sessions to a full racing season. Contact us for details.

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Who we are:

The Steel City Dragons organization is a Pittsburgh-area Dragon Boat Team. We formed in 2002 and had our first full competitive season in 2003 followed by 2004-2008 seasons filled with awards, medals, and growth of new teams. Many more activities are in the works for the coming years, including lots of racing at all levels and plenty of casual fun.
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Our competitive team has made a big splash in local competitions as well as on the road. We need sponsors to help us cover our expenses for equipment and race fees. Our sponsors share in our successes and gain access to a growing, diverse, and vibrant sport. Contact us at info@steelcitydragons.org for the full range of sponsorship opportunities. Thanks to our current sponsors.

Steel City Dragons of Pittsburgh, PA: www.steelcitydragons.org
Steel City Dragon-Boat Association, Inc. (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization)
Mailing address: 326 Marberry Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
We paddle from Fox Chapel Marine, 1366 Old Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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