Creating awareness of cancer via boat race fest


The Pink Victory Team in jubilant mood after the race.

GEORGE TOWN: A nine-year effort to include Cancer Awareness Race in the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival has finally paid off for the Pink Victory Team.

“Through this sport, we want to encourage other cancer patients to make friends and socialise and learn about teamwork,” said CancerLink founder Ruth Chong, who is part of the team which is made up of volunteers and cancer survivors.

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