All Cancer Paddlers (ACP)

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ACP clubs in the US first began developing in 2000 to meet the needs of cancer survivors who saw the incredible benefits from participating in dragon boat to the Breast Cancer community and wanted to provide an inclusive opportunity to all cancer survivors to reap the same wellness rewards. ACP is an inclusive division welcoming all adult ages, all genders, for those who have been diagnosed with any cancer and who may or may not have significant disability related to their cancers. The USDBF is committed to supporting ACP divisions  at all levels - local, national, and international.  In 2021, the USDBF created a special committee for the specific purpose of promoting and supporting the ACP division. 

Definition

The ACP division is an open class. The steerer, drummer, and all paddlers must have been diagnosed with cancer, but they can be any age or gender category.

Vision

To provide opportunities for survivors of all cancer types to benefit from the physical and healing attributes of dragon boat. We are committed to being an all-inclusive division.

Mission

To expand the ACP division throughout the United States by providing a network of ACP teams.

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ACP Division Race 

Race producers work hard to include all the IDBF divisions. If your local festival doesn't have an ACP division, just contact them directly. Most will make room for the division if at least three ACP teams register. 

Encourage your fellow ACP teams to join you in racing at local festivals to help grow the ACP division.