Brookline breast cancer survivor rows with WeCanRow and participates in the XXXVIII Head Of The Charles® Regatta

Cambridge, MA - Brookline resident Sarah Benioff will be rowing in the 38th Head of the Charles as a member of the WeCanRow breast cancer survivors’ boat. “Participating in this event, with these women isn’t just another step in my life after cancer, but is one way for me to let others know how far and how fast breast cancer patients can come,” says Sarah Benioff.
Sarah, a mother of two, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 after discovering a lump while breast feeding her youngest. This lead to a familiar course of events that challenged her and her family. Her treatment included a successful lumpectomy, chemotherapy and seven weeks of radiation therapy. Despite the earmarks of such treatments; hair loss, nausea and exhaustion, Sarah was able to work and to care for Hannah and Noah, her then 10 month old and 2 year old, throughout the experience.

With the end of the treatment came the resumption of what was her normal life. One fundamental piece of this was rowing. A devoted collegiate rower, Sarah was able to return to her sport and row again, this time with the WeCanRow program. “The opportunity to row with others who had experienced what I had was terrific and made us appreciate each other and our sport even more,” she asserts, and adds “I’m very thankful for the opportunity to get out there and show what we can do.”

About the WeCanRow Program
WeCanRow is a Row As One program designed specifically for women who have survived breast cancer.. The program begins where surgery and physical therapy leave off, creating new opportunities for these patients to heal, both physically and emotionally. For more information visit www.rowasone.org or contact Shannon Ames by phone at 617-349-0092, by fax at 617-349-0072 or by email at Shannon@rowasone.org.

About the Row As One Institute
Row As One Institute's mission is to develop an empowering and safe learning environment for women and girls of all cultures, backgrounds and ability through recreational and competitive rowing. Our organization brings world-class coaching and custom-designed programs to girls and women. For more information on Row As One, any of its programs or this research visit our website: www.rowasone.org or contact Shannon Ames by phone at 617-349-0092, by fax at 617-349-0072, or by email at Shannon@rowasone.org.