Leah Salmorin, Breast Cancer Survivor, President and Founder of Paddle for The Cure, Exercise and Fitness

Leah V. Salmorin’s journey as a breast cancer survivor is a primary motivator in her life. As part of her role as President/Founder, she frequently reaches out to other charitable organizations, government, and support groups to find ways of pooling resources and collaborating on projects. She is a lector at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and St. Joan of Arc Church, a patient navigator for The American Cancer Society, and a volunteer at Elmhurst Hospital.

Leah hails from the Philippines and from a medical family. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and was awarded “outstanding employee” and “top financial consultant“ at the Philippine National Bank and Marketing by Prulife-UK, respectively. She is a member in various clubs: Toastmaster Club, Lions Club and Kiwanis Club. Other notable contributions are: SHARE hotline volunteer (2006), NY State Breast Cancer Network Advocate -Albany  (2007), Creative Center Visual Diaries Exhibition participant at the University Settlement (2009), National Breast Cancer Coalition Project Lead Graduate – Boston (2010) and Susan G. Komen Pink Honor Roll (2013). Leah’s other involvements include: Cancer Care, Gilda’s, Stupid Cancer, Young Survival Coalition, Livestrong, Casting for Recovery, Libby Ross Foundation, SASS Foundation, Stowe Weekend of Hope and Pink Glove Dance.

Paddle for the Cure is a special support organization for breast cancer survivors /supporters. We offer a unique survivorship program that uses recreational dragon boat paddling to manage side effects of treatment for breast cancer survivors and promotes a positive and healthy lifestyle.

Organized by survivors, we paddle our way to recovery with each other and a tremendous group of supporters and paddling enthusiasts along our side. Our on-water season is May through October. Off-season indoor practice is available November through April. We plan to practice weekly in the World’s Fair Marina during the warm weather and participate in dragon boat races along the East Coast.

Our team events are open to all and promote a healthy lifestyle, a way of getting life and movement back through exercise, as well as emotional support and team spirit.

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