A wellness and recovery

rowing program for women 

treated for breast cancer

WeCanRow - Boston

What Does WCRB Mean to Me?

By Dr. Nancy J. Roberge, Physical Therapist who works exclusively with breast cancer patients WCRB represents the epitome of ‘thriving’ after being treated for breast cancer. These women, some who have rowed before cancer and most who have not, show us that they are ready to ‘take back’ their lives, their bodies and show breast […]

2014 Annual Report

In 2014 we had another successful season on the water, with an enthusiastic and skilled group of newbies, beautiful weather and great times together.  >> Click here to read the full letter              

WeCanRow Members Race at the Row for a Cure Regatta

Masters National Cancer Survivors Boat

 On Sunday, June 2nd, six of the WeCanRow-Boston members raced in the annual Row for a Cure regatta in Poughkeepsie, New York. The event features 1,500-meter sprint races in 28 cities across the United States and Germany. All funds are donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure to assist patients and families in local […]

Rowing to Beat Cancer

WeCanRow is a team for survivors 06.27.2011 After Jeanette Millard was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy, friends warned her to take it easy. Exercise might aggravate her stitches, they said, or even worse, lead to lymphedema, a potentially dangerous condition that causes chronic swelling and often affects breast cancer survivors who have […]