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RECOGNITION OF THE BARRIE’S RIBBONS OF HOPE DRAGON BOAT TEAM, WINNERS OF THE SPIRIT AWARD AT THE 18TH ANNUAL RACE ON THE RIVER DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL HELD IN NEW GLASGOW, NOVA SCOTIA
Mayor Lehman recognized the Barrie’s Ribbons of Hope Dragon Boat Team for winning the Spirit Award at the 18th Annual Race on the River Dragon Boat Festival held in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. He called upon Pat McGarry, Team Chairman of the Barrie Ribbons of Hope Dragon Boat Team to the podium for the presentation.
Mayor Lehman provided the background of the Barrie’s Ribbons of Hope. He discussed that they are a breast cancer survivor team based in Barrie, Ontario that was founded in 2003 with their objective to inspire and educate others while celebrating survivorship beyond breast cancer, to promote dragon boating as a healthy exercise. Mayor Lehman advised that this year they traveled 1800 kilometres to participate and race with eight other breast cancer survivor teams and several community teams in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. He noted that their dedication, enthusiasm and sportsmanship awarded them with the first ever “Spirit Award” presented at the festival.
Mayor Lehman commented that on their travels throughout Canada and the world representing Barrie.
Mayor Lehman congratulated the Barrie Ribbon’s of Hope Dragon Boat Team and presented Pat McGarry on behalf of the Team with a Certificate.
Ms. McGarry thanked Mayor Lehman and members of Council for the recognition.