| Kathy Frederick | |
| The first time Kathy Frederick sat in a shell as a masters rower, she was hooked. “I’ve always been a water person and a dancer,” said Frederick, a native Oregonian. “Sitting in the shell was like dancing in a chorus line on the water.” |  |
| But it wasn’t until Frederick’s mother-in-law survived breast cancer and a close friend died of it, that inspiration hit. “I saw the Race for the Cure® on TV, and I wanted to contribute, but I’m not a runner,” said Frederick.“ Since my sisters and I have put on events since we were children, fighting breast cancer by founding Row for the Cure® seemed natural.” After several months of preparation and planning, Frederick launched Row for the Cure® in 1994 on Portland, Oregon’s Willamette River. The first regatta generated a modest $1,500 for the Oregon and Southwest Washington affiliate; almost every year since has seen an annual increase in funds raised. “People tell me that they enjoy doing a sport they love and supporting a great cause at the same time,” explained Frederick. “That makes all the difference.” | |
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Meet Row for the Cure founder
Kathy Frederick
Portland, Oregon
For the 13th year in a row, Kathy has helped raise more than $3,000. Click here for the full story.