We Can Row Philadelphia

12/14/2025

Celebrating another wonderful year with WCR, filled with friendship, laughter, good food, and a little karaoke! This year’s holiday gathering at the Pennsylvania Barge Club was especially meaningful as we honored Dale and celebrated her retirement. Her dedication, encouragement, and impact on this community have shaped WCR in lasting ways, and we are so grateful for everything Dale has given to all of us. Thank you Dale! We will be sure to see you on the river!

Looking forward to 2026 and all that it will bring!

11/05/2025

10 days left to donate to Pink the Boathouse Challenge!

We should ALL support this challenge, but particularly our racers who would not have the amazing racing opportunities they have without SRN. Money raised through the Pink the Boathouse Challenge row survivor rowing around the world, AND will benefit WeCanRow Philadelphia here at home. An anonymous donor contributed $500 to the WeCanRow fundraising page! Let’s keep it going!

Learn more about the Pink the Boathouse Challenge here: https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=10016

Contribute to WeCanRow Philly’s fundraising page here: https://givebutter.com/x1iM6d/wecanrow-philly-at-whitemarsh-boat-club-1/wecanrowphilly

6th Annual Pink the Boathouse Challenge October 1 - November 15, 2025

11/02/2025

WBC Annual Head of the Pumpkin Regatta 2025! A great fun filled day featuring 500M races competing for bragging rights of being first to cross the line -and plenty of halloween candy awaited the winners!

Food, fun, camaraderie and costumes! Kevin took most funniest with “Mr Excuse” 😆
We had the 80s duo Kathy and Debbie for team winners.

More costume fun.. a bow ball, “Coach Art Post Malone”, a hog, a unicorn, Wednesday, skeletons, ninja, a flower, a Jedi and of course Pope Paul, and more!

Thanks to Coach Susan for all her help with setting the lineups and coordinating the racers. We couldn’t do it without you!

10/19/2025

HOCR 2025 - Survivor 8 Race
There are moments in life that stand still,
etched in our hearts, unforgettable.
Yesterday was one of those moments.

Dedicated to:
Sam Ainuddin – Founder of WCR Philly; Shannon Cutler and Kim Daniels – Never forgotten. We carried your spirit with every stroke.

To Coach Matt –Your leadership brought us here. Your belief made us stronger. We have our word for you: brilliant.

To Marie –the plan and ex*****on were flawless. We are so grateful for you!

To Dale –Your unwavering support of WCR and SRN means the world to us.

To our coaches, Margie and Marsha –
Thank you for your guidance, commitment, and heart.

Thank you, Survivor Rowing Network
For your vision in creating and promoting survivor rowing. We could not be here without your dedication, your leadership, and your belief in what’s possible. We are all sisters and brothers and already winners.

And finally, to the Whitemarsh community.
Thank you for embracing WCR and standing by us. For the pace boats showing up and practicing with us, you inspired us to be better.

It truly does take a village.

10/18/2025

Whitemarsh Boat Club family wishing the Survivor 8 luck and strong legs!! Have fun!!

10/18/2025

RACE DAY!! 🚣‍♀️🔥
We hit the water at 3:43 PM – we’re Bow 1, and we’re ready!

Yesterday was full and powerful. We kicked things off with the Survivor Rowing Network group photo, followed by brunch and connecting with fellow survivors 💪. Then it was time for practice, complete with some classic Charles River winds.

We capped off the day with a reception at the Irish Consulate, thank you to Declan for the linvite and support!!

Let’s go!!

10/16/2025

Boston, baby — we’re on our way!

The Survivor 8 is rolling out of Philly - trading cheesesteaks for chowder - and headed straight for the Charles.

We’re ready to row hard, connect with our fellow survivors, and soak up every second of this iconic weekend.

Catch us on the river - Livestream: https://hocr.org/the-regatta/livestreams/.

Peace out!

10/14/2025

From Sunday and Monday practices… next stop: Boston!

Sunday brought the wind, Monday brought the rain - solid prep for whatever Boston throws our way! Lets go!

Thanks to Emily for the light-up scrunchies!
Jim made it work 😄👍

10/09/2025

SRN Winter Training Camp with Holly Metcalf – Registration Opens Noon ET 10/11/25

From Survivor Rowing Network:
SRN Team Leaders and Individual Registered SRN members:
We are thrilled to announce the Second Survivor Rowing Network Winter Training Camp!
Dates: January 23–26, 2026
Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Head Coach: Holly Metcalf
Camp Overview: This camp is designed specifically for experienced sweep rowers.
Eligibility Requirements:
Registration Opens:
To ensure a safe and productive experience, all campers must meet the following criteria:
1. Experience rowing a 5K race or equivalent distance
2. Stamina and endurance for two on-water sessions per day (each over two hours)
3. Ability to assist in carrying an 8+ shell
Registration Info:
• Opens: Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 12:00 noon EST
• Registration link - https://www.regattacentral.com/clubs/?org_id=4048
• Spots Available: First 24 eligible registrants will be accepted
• A waitlist will be started once the camp is full.
We’re looking forward to another amazing camp experience and hope you/ your rowers can join us in Vero Beach this winter!
Should you have questions, please contact Shari Lowen at sharilowen@rowingcares.org

10/09/2025

October “bleeds pink,” and so do we! 💗 Each year, WeCanRow marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month by rowing a 5K in support of and to raise funds for Unite for Her, an amazing organization empowering and enriching those diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancers through integrative therapies. Several WCR members have personally benefited from their incredible program.

On September 22, we were blessed with a beautiful evening on the water – high energy and spirits, and lots of pink! 🌸 Huge thanks to Marsha for capturing the night and for Judy for our pink ribbon and bracelets.

10/03/2025

The show is watchable now!! OMGoodness! I am in tears with happiness!

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