01/28/2026
💪🎀🐉 Strength, community, and resilience in action
We recently had the privilege of hosting a strength training class for members of Bernie’s Boat, a team of breast cancer survivors from Bruce and Grey Counties. The class was led by Jenna Dreyer of Strong Like a Lady, who guided the group through empowering sessions focused on building strength and confidence.
🎀 Bernie’s Boat is a supportive community of breast cancer survivors who first came together in 2024 through dragon boat paddling. By paddling as a team, they support their physical health, emotional well-being, and create lasting friendships. The team is named in honor of Bernie Schlauch, the founder of the Grey Bruce Dragon Boat Club, who passed away from metastatic breast cancer before she had the chance to create a team of breast cancer survivors.
Since becoming a charitable organization in 2025, Bernie’s Boat has launched its own boat, Pearl, and has been an active presence in the community—training regularly, participating in local events and regattas, and continuing to promote participation, inclusion, and recovery through movement.
We’re proud to support groups like Bernie’s Boat and grateful to Jenna for sharing her expertise and energy with such an inspiring crew. 💙