Meet the Paddlers

Alison

I was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer shortly before my 50th birthday in 2021. At the time my kids were 15 and 17, and my son was about to start his senior year of high school. We had also just gotten a family dog — our first one, a mini GoldenDoodle named Ollie. Little did I know at the time, but I’m positive that sweet dog as well as knowing I needed to be strong for both my kids, helped me persevere through my 18 months of treatment. Taking the dog on daily walks, even when I didn’t want to go, was very therapeutic.

I had multiple surgeries, 4 months of chemotherapy, and 18 immunotherapy treatments (spaced out over 15 months with a couple of breaks due to adverse reactions.) I will also need to take an Aromatase inhibitor for a minimum of 5 years, but most likely more. After treatment was complete, I just felt lost.

My oncologist, Dr. Bhatia, actually recommended and suggested I check out Indy SurviveOars. Since connecting with this amazing group of women, I’ve felt a renewed sense of purpose and belonging. On this team, we are all in the same boat — literally! The exercise, camaraderie and team environment was everything I didn’t know I needed! I’m so grateful to be a small part of this amazing team.

Barb

In August 2012, I was diagnosed with Triple negative IDC — invasive ductal carcinoma. Of course, I was shocked, bewildered, speechless, and in disbelief. Thus began the roller coaster of treatment plans, more scans, the treatments, and it was swift and seemingly non-stop. But I went into the situation with a positive attitude and in good health.

I was/am a divorcee/single Mom and at the time, my daughter was a senior in high school; my son was away at the university. I felt guilty being a burden during her senior year but it was a blessing that this didn’t happen later. She took care of me superbly. My treatment course consisted of 16 weeks of chemo, a lumpectomy, and 6 weeks of radiation (5 days per week). I continued to work (from home fortunately) and only missed 2 days of work post-surgery. I continued to exercise at some level throughout my treatments. Fortunately, I responded to the treatments very well and didn’t have any extreme adverse complications.

Being an active and health conscious kind of person, a good friend and former IndySurviveOar introduced me to the team. What a fantastic opportunity…to be on an athletic kind of team and create camaraderie with this special sisterhood. I joined the IndySurviveOars in 2014. I still hold lots of enthusiasm for this team. I retired in 2018 and have been able to give a fairly generous amount of time to the team while still enjoying many other aspects of my life: mother, grandmother, hiker, runner, travels, etc. Being on the water paddling with the girls is so much fun but it is hard work; I love the challenge and how the demands of paddling push me to work out and stay in shape.

Carrie

I am so blessed to be able to call myself a SupportOar with the Indy SurviveOars. It has been such an amazing opportunity to practice, travel, race, and celebrate with this group of ladies. I am a family physician, so I have experience with seeing how cancer can affect a person’s health, physically and emotionally.

In 2011, I got handed an amazing gift, and this time I’m not referring to one of my 4 children. I had a new Nurse practitioner, Deb S, (truly the best NP I’ve ever known) join my practice. Since then, she has become one of my closest friends. Deb is a breast cancer conqueror in best of ways. She takes on each day with such enthusiasm and love. She invited me to practice one day in 2013. I was hooked! I started coming every week and by my second season, I had rearranged my schedule to accommodate the practice schedule. The women are all so different here. They have different strengths and weaknesses, but it just works. TOGETHER. The best type of team.

I have since joined the spirit wear committee in order to offer some support outside of my amazing paddling skills There are ways to use your talents and gifts to improve and support this team. In the meantime, you’ll find that they support you just as much!

Deb S.

I was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive lobular breast cancer in October 2006. I had no risk factors and no family history. I had been receiving my yearly mammograms for the previous 7 years. I was very lumpy on the right side with dense breast tissue and several ultrasounds were done and I was told that they were cysts. Since I am in the medical field and work as a Nurse Practitioner I was aware of the newer technology, the digital mammogram. When I was due for my yearly mammogram I asked my doctor if I could get a digital mammogram this time around. I went in for my screening mammogram and walked out with breast cancer. Wow! Was that surreal. But I felt that I had just saved my own life. I am not sure when my cancer would have been identified if I continued to get the standard mammogram. I went through 8 rounds of chemotherapy and 33 days of radiation treatment. I was able to continue work full time except for my chemotherapy days.

I was looking for some type of support and camaraderie because once you have experienced cancer, your life changes in ways you can’t explain to others. Only those who have been through it understand and can relate. I tried a support group through my breast surgeon’s office and after 2 sessions I had to stop. I felt like all I did was become sad and cry and that is not what I was looking for. I needed something fun and upbeat but with people who could relate to how I felt.

At a cancer survivor celebration that my neighbor Lee (also a breast cancer survivor) and I attended together in December of 2009, we stopped by a booth for the Indy SurviveOars which I did not pay much attention to until one of my previous coworkers (Charlotte) from 16 years prior came up to me and said that she too was a breast cancer survivor and that dragon boating was the most fun thing she had ever done in her life. So, Lee and I signed up to try it out in the spring of 2010 and we were immediately hooked.

Not only is dragon boating fun, but it provides great support with others who have been through what you have. You can talk and learn in a fun upbeat setting while enhancing your strength; and it gives you a great sense of accomplishment and well- being. I am also a competitive person so the dragon boat competitions fulfill that drive in me. These women are the greatest group of women to be with. They are all ages, all sizes, all different backgrounds and interests but we all just mesh so well when we get together. As of now we have no male survivor on our team but if we ever do, I am sure he will love hanging out with this group of ladies.

Elaine

Life does sometimes provide bumps in the road. I was diagnosed July 2008 and began the breast cancer treatment journey, a detour I hadn’t anticipated. The experience moved forward so fast, that it felt a bit surreal, at times. Though it was very clear that I had experienced each and every diagnostic and treatment intervention provided, at times it was like I was observing the process from afar. The losses of control, fatigue, adjustment to treatment side-effects wear you out along the way. I realized that I didn’t do “patient” very well. Thanks to excellent medical care, my treatment was deemed successful August 2009. I heard. “You need to do dragon boating,” after church one Sunday, from a friend, Dan, whose wife was a year ahead of me in the survivor journey. Not sure where he was coming from and/or what he really meant, I dismissed the suggestion. I was post radiation and tired. I received a call from Marilyn an Indy SurviveOar, to follow up on Dan’s suggestion and invited me to paddle. I showed up at the pier, was coached on paddling techniques, and was in the boat. I didn’t fall out nor cause harm to others, my goal for the evening, and I really had a good time. The experience was motivating and energizing. INSO provided me the incentive to move and begin activity again, something very important to me pre-diagnosis. The women I have met offer superb camaraderie, support and validation, more effective than any vitamins or herbs on the shelf.

Elizabeth

In the fall of 2022, I was diagnosed with DCIS In Situ, ERPR+ at age 33. I was shocked to hear that I had breast cancer — having had no family history and being fairly young. I was fortunate to have a single-side mastectomy and at that time did not require any other treatment except tamoxifen. I had made friends with Michelle McGovern through her husband as we were both going through our diagnosis — she spoke very highly of Indy SurviveOars and knew that I would fit right in, being an athlete and having a can-do attitude! I took the leap of faith and joined the Spring class of 2013 — and knew I had found a place where I could celebrate life, with women who have gone through similar experiences and also participate in a sport that motivated me to be physically and mentally active, helping my recovery. I jumped right in and knew this group of women were special and started volunteering right away to make INSO a success for others.

In 2015 I felt a lump on my implant and was hoping it was scar tissue, sadly this was not the case. After a biopsy and MRI it was found to be Stage 2 DCIS — I discovered I did not have clean margins the first time. Make sure you always hear “clean margins”. Having teammates who were involved in the local health system, I got into a different hospital and saw an amazing oncologist and breast surgeon who worked together to determine the best treatment plan for me. I went through a rigorous 16 rounds of ACT chemotherapy and then had a second “redo” mastectomy and ended with a month-long radiation regimen. The doctors plan was to throw everything at this cancer but the kitchen sink!

Going through my treatments I still attended practice and a few races with my teammates, it gave me hope, and motivation to stay active being around such encouraging and strong women, it took my mind off my treatments when I needed it. I have proudly seen our team grow and become one of the most well run organizations, run by breast cancer survivors for breast cancer survivors. The friendships I’ve gained have been one of the many blessings from cancer.

Etta

My name is Etta and I was diagnosed with breast cancer on January 18, 2006, at age 48. I underwent a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction and 8 rounds of chemotherapy over six months. A friend of mine learned about the formation of this team from one of the founding members and convinced me to go to the organizational meeting in August of 2006. I have been happily paddling with the team ever since that time. I was honored to serve as team Captain for the first two paddling seasons and currently serve as Treasurer of the Board of Directors. Participating on this team has been an indescribable experience and I am completely hooked on dragon boating! Indy SurviveOars are smart, funny and caring women who share a common experience, support for one another and have an enormous amount of fun together. I urge BC survivors to come and try it! The sport of dragon boating is really easy to learn and you will be amazed at the fun and camaraderie you will discover on this team. Paddles Up!!

Gina

I received a phone call from my OB/GYN doctor on September 14, 2012 informing me the biopsy results revealed I had uterine cancer. I underwent a total hysterectomy with removal of 13 lymph nodes on October 11, 2012.

In April of 2013 I noticed my right ankle seemed rather swollen, when inquiring about the swelling with some nurses I work with they suggested that I call my oncologist and let him know about the swelling. I was one month away from my second three month checkup when I went for this visit. During this visit, I asked if we could just go ahead and do my next check-up so I wouldn’t have to come back the following month.

Well, to my surprise and his, he found another suspicious bump, so he did a biopsy. Then on April 26, 2013 I received a phone call from his office letting me know that the cancer had returned. Next stop: radiation oncology!

I met with my radiation oncologist and she explained she would like to start with 5 weeks (5 days a week) of external radiation, then probably do 1 to 3 internal radiation treatments. After the 5 weeks of external were finished, they let me have one week of freedom, which would then be followed with 5 weeks of internal radiation (1 day a week). Radiation treatment started on May 16th, 2013 and I completed all radiation treatments on July 26, 2013.

The swelling that I mentioned earlier is systemic from having the 13 lymph nodes removed and is referred to as lymphedema, which means I carry approximately 8 to 10 pounds of lymphatic fluid in my legs and lower abdomen. Lymphedema has left me wearing compression garments on both legs and a compression short, plus I use a compression pump for one hour every evening.

When I went to Fig Leaf to be fitted for my compression garments, I met the sweetest woman and she introduced me to dragon boating. I’m very grateful that Yopi took the time to let me know about this floating breast cancer support group and the sport of dragon boating. This group of wonderful women allowed me to feel alive, to feel strong and to feel like I still had value to my life.

Cancer of any kind isn’t fun, it’s not funny at all, but the thrill of dragon boating and the laughter that comes from within you and within this huge boat makes everything better. The support you receive from this group of women is phenomenal and at times a word never needs to be spoken, you just feel it.

Jennifer

I got a call after my routine mammogram in February 2014 to have a follow-up. I have dense breasts so this was not unusual. It was during my busiest time of the year as an accountant, so I waited to schedule an appointment. It was always fine in the past, so I assumed this time would be the same. When I finally scheduled an ultrasound, I remember there being a lot of beeps as the technician was marking spots of concern. This had never happened in the past and tears began forming as I counted the beeps. My biopsy revealed I had invasive ductal carcinoma that was ER+, PR+, and HER-. My lumpectomy was June 24th and it was determined the cancer had spread to lymph nodes. I had a second surgery the following month to remove more lymph nodes. After that surgery, it was determined I would need 18 weeks of chemotherapy and 33 radiation treatments.

I gave my cancer a running start by waiting to go for my follow-up ultrasound. Fortunately, it was not an aggressive cancer. I followed my doctors’ orders and made hydration and exercise a priority. I felt very off-balance from chemo, so my chosen exercise was sitting in a chair and pedaling for an hour most days. The level of exercise helped get the poison out of my system faster and side effects were milder than expected. This motivated me to push myself and by my last infusion, I had pedaled 1093 miles!

I learned about Indy SurviveOars from an informational packet from Pink Ribbon Connection in 2015. I decided not to join since it was almost 35 miles from home. Then in 2021, a friend from college, Jill G., called and asked me to join with her. I agreed since I would see her regularly. It was a great decision since it helps with lymphedema, a side effect of my treatments. I absolutely love the exercise, camaraderie of teammates, and excitement of racing. That 35 mile drive was not fun, so three years later I moved to Fishers to be closer to the marina where we practice! I feel so blessed to be a part of this team.

Jill

A plane ride to Colorado was my introduction to Indy SurviveOars (INSO). I was seated next to Mary who was traveling to compete in a dragon boat race. She provided a brief introduction to the sport and the cherry on top of the conversation was that this team was comprised of breast cancer survivors! I was diagnosed in 2014 with the best-case scenario of DCIS. This is all thanks to my routine mammogram. The procedure detected cancer so early that I was fortunate to avoid chemotherapy and radiation. I sailed through the double mastectomy and reconstruction in 2015 and have never looked back.

My idea of wellness from a physical standpoint is to ensure my body can support whatever I want to tackle in life. From a mental and emotional standpoint, wellness translates to peace. I joined INSO in 2021 because I was rebuilding my life after ending a 20 year marriage. I needed a positive and supporting environment with like-minded people. Additionally, I have always been aware of the benefits of moving my body so I was excited about a new physical challenge.

On day one, the INSO veterans welcomed me with open arms and smiling faces. Since that day, the INSO coaches have instructed me on correct form from head to toe. The biggest thrill in the boat is being in synch with 19 other paddlers. As we listen to the coaches we are unified with amazing strength. This strength is just as apparent outside of the boat as we positively encourage each other through known and unknown situations. The best way to describe Indy SurviveOars is that it is a kind, fierce, and fun group! My life is better because my teammates have reinforced that kindness costs nothing, people need people, and gratitude is the trump card of life!

Julia

In the Spring of 2018, I went in for my mammogram — as I had every year as recommended by my doctor. That year, though, I was asked to come back for a biopsy. A week later I was told I had breast cancer. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Triple Positive (meaning Estrogen Receptor, Progesterone Receptor and HER2 — all positive).

On July 5, 2018, I started chemotherapy, which included four different drugs. Two of these drugs were given through October and two of them I continued receiving for an entire year. Thankfully, the chemotherapy was highly effective. My oncologist had a marker injected into my breast (think mammogram combined with a needle!) so that the tissue to be removed during surgery was easily located. I had a lumpectomy in November of 2018. Finally, though I did have clean margins on the lumpectomy, I had 20 sessions of radiation in February of 2019. (Sadly, I never did get any super powers!) I was on Tamoxifen for five years as well.

I found Indy SurviveOars kind of by accident. A friend of my husband’s had seen the team practice on Geist and had learned of their mission. He tagged me in a post and I signed up. When I joined the team, I was still receiving two drugs, but fortunately, I was able to practice. The practices gave me something to look forward to and to keep me moving.

I have always enjoyed being active — I played sports as a kid, intramural sports in college, coed softball after college, along with hiking and biking. I had just started running a few years prior to being diagnosed and had completed three half marathons along with a slew of other shorter races. Cancer kind of knocked me for a loop — and I fell out of intense exercise, but I did continue walking for exercise (and my mental health) prior to finding INSO. INSO has helped me get back into working out and working hard. I love practicing and racing with my teammates!

For me, INSO has provided not only a way for me to stay active but has also provided a family of women who understand the toll that cancer can take. We celebrate that we are survivors, support those who are still battling, and remember those who lost the battle. For me, this group reminds me that cancer has no power over me — I’ve put it in the rearview mirror, knowing that I can face any challenge and that if the going gets tough, my teammates are here for me.

Kristi

I joined the Indy SurviveOars in 2013 as a SupportOar. I became acquainted with several members of the team through my work as a primary care physician. I attended the Vines for Life fundraising event where the Indy SurviveOars showcased their amazing organization. I wanted to be part of it, and they welcomed my support. I started paddling that summer, and I was completely hooked after my first race. I remained an active member of the team attending practices, clinics, races, off-season training, and team events. After my 7th season with the team, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I received the diagnosis of invasive mammary carcinoma with mixed ductal and lobular features 3 weeks before my 54th birthday. I already had an amazing support network in my corner going into treatment. I was able to talk to multiple teammates about the treatments they had chosen, and it really helped me make my own decisions about treatment. I went into treatment without fear. I had bilateral mastectomies in February 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic kicked into high gear the week I returned to work. Fortunately, I didn’t require chemo or radiation. I didn’t tolerate my aromatase inhibitor medication, so I was switched to tamoxifen. My reconstruction was delayed several times due to COVID, but I finally had reconstructive surgery in September 2020. Honestly, I was worried about how to time my reconstruction so it wouldn’t interfere with dragon boat season. Thanks to the pandemic, we didn’t get in the boats at all in 2020, so I had plenty of time to heal. I am now entering my 9th season, but as a SurviveOar this time. I can’t wait to get back in the boat and spend time on the water with the team!

Lee

I joined Indy SurviveOars in the spring of 2010 with my neighbor, Deb Schutz, and was instantly hooked. My 1st cancer diagnosis was made after my screening mammogram at age 35, which was prescribed by a very proactive OBGYN nurse practitioner. My daughter was not even two at the time, so I was driven to keep moving forward. I came out of that feeling stronger than ever, and with a new set of perky boobs. Three years later, the cancer came back on my mastectomy scar while I was pregnant with my 2nd child. After my son was born and I was in the midst of tests and bad news, a psychologist suggested I find a support group. The thought sent me into a bigger panic because I felt like I’d be trapped in a tiny room with tears and death, so I relied on friends and family to help get myself living again. In the fall of 2008 during my radiation, my physical therapist mentioned a breast cancer dragon boat team was just starting to help treat the same condition I was being treated for: lymphedema. I filed that interesting news away till Deb and I signed up for the Indy SurviveOars in December 2009. Now, my confidence and strength are back, all due to this amazing floating support group. Because of Indy SurviveOars, my hubby and I can both enjoy keeping up with our two kids.

Mary

I was diagnosed with stage 3c lobular breast cancer in April of 2016. I was invited to the smorgasbord of treatments including mastectomy, chemo, radiation, and an aromatase inhibitor. I opted for a second mastectomy in early 2017 because I wanted symmetry and had decided not to do reconstruction. I looked into Indy SurviveOars in 2017. Because of a rough year physically, I did not join the team until 2018.

Never a water person, I’m surprised at the peace I have found when paddling. The glide of the paddle in the water and the gentle trickle of drops before the next hit has hooked me. The support, kindness and giving spirit of the team is immeasurable. We sweat, stink, laugh, hug, tease and care for each other. We can talk about our journey, families, work, joys and frustrations or say nothing at all. We all fit in in one way and celebrate our differences in others.

Michelle

I will never forget the date, August 31, 2011. My doctor called and said the words I had never anticipated hearing, especially at the age of 37. “You have breast cancer.” To say I was surprised is an understatement.

I was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. My treatment plan took some time to develop because I am also a leukemia survivor so had additional risks to be considered. It’s scary having two different types of cancer before you even hit age 38! Before I had even fully processed my diagnosis, I had a bilateral mastectomy, followed later by an axillary lymph node dissection and then radiation treatments, and I will have to take Tamoxifen for 10 years.

In the beginning, I was very aware of the new worries breast cancer had brought into my life and the challenges it was leaving me with. However, after I had some time to process everything and heal my wounded spirit, what became so much more powerful in my mind was the camaraderie, love, and support that came into my life BECAUSE of breast cancer. I have been blessed and count myself lucky to be a part of a team of strong, vibrant, fun women who, despite all of the challenges we have faced and may continue to face, can come together as teammates, friends, and supporters to do amazing things.

Sarah

I was diagnosed with breast cancer Aug 14, 2007 at the age of 38. I endured 4 months of aggressive chemo and a double mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction. I got the pleasure of 10 surgeries between ports and the reconstruction process.

I was recruited by another team member shortly after my reconstruction. I hate water, but I must say that I am addicted to the sport. My arms gained full range of motion after only a few months of paddling, so much so that my doctor felt the scar tissue change. The team is a great bunch of women. They are not “why me” people, but instead take what life has given them and turned it into something positive. This team rocks and I am very proud to be a member!!

Shari

February 4, 2010 I heard the words “you have cancer.” I knew my life would never be the same and I was scared. Stage II, fast growing lumpectomy, 6 rounds of chemo, 6 1/2 weeks of radiation and target therapy of Herceptin for a year, fighting cancer by becoming ill and weak, so weak. November 2010 chemo and radiation completed…Now What? I’m scared.

I was given a gift in January of 2011 when I found out about Indy SurviveOars Dragon Boat Racing Team. Out of the bad things in life come good things. This team is one of the best things that have ever happened to me and I certainly have had no shortage of good things in my life! That’s just how great this sport and my teammates are! You don’t have to be a big jock, skill over-rules brawn so don’t be afraid to try it. Teamwork is essential along with your spirit… and that of the Dragon.

February 4, 2012 I heard the words “you are cancer free.” It’s also the year of the Dragon! REACH!

Stephanie

I was diagnosed with breast cancer one week after my 36th birthday. I was shocked, angry and scared! Nobody in my life had personally gone through this type of experience and I was too young. I had four surgeries, 5 months of chemotherapy, 33 radiation treatments and I take Tamoxifen. When treatment was over I was struggling with moving on past the anger and “now what?”. Ten months later I decided to check out the dragon boat racing team I had heard about. Since then I have felt connected, understood and happy. These women don’t dwell on all that has happened to them because we are all in the same boat. This team has helped me recover.

Susan

In 1994 at age 39 my only sister succumbed to breast cancer, leaving 4 children under 13 years old. Even though I thought it was an anomaly due to no history of any kind of cancer on either side of my family. I did begin getting yearly mammograms at age 34.

Year after year they came back fine; however every once in awhile I would have to go back but it always turned out to be nothing, until July of 2010. A return visit ultrasound showed more than a shadow so my breast doctor did a biopsy and as I have always requested honesty, she told me that it did not look good. She was right and she called me a few days later and told me to come in that day because I had cancer. She said that with my sister’s young death from breast cancer and because I was also young (51), she would like me to be tested for the BRCA gene. I had three daughters and I wanted to know so we sent the blood work in that day. It came back positive for the BRCA1 gene. The gene came through my father and my oldest daughter and oldest brother have tested positive as well. My younger daughter says she will test, but is not ready to yet. My oldest daughter has taken her own journey and has courageously taken preventive measures; ask me about it when you meet me if you want to know the story!

I had chemotherapy which, in the end, landed me in the hospital for 10 days, and then had a bilateral mastectomy. Due to the BRCA 1 gene, I also had my ovaries removed. In the midst of treatment I lost my youngest daughter. I will say that the two most generally dreaded things in life – cancer and losing a child – had suddenly all happened to me, and my mantra of “someone is always worse off than me, and have joy no matter what” was being severely tested. My family and loved ones were there for me and I did not try any support groups because they typically do not seem like a good fit for me.

Through a breast cancer survivor fashion show, I met Etta (her story is also on the website) who encouraged me to come paddle! Joining the Indy SurviveOars has been the best therapy I could ever dream of. The group is perfect for me as we do not continuously bemoan our fates; we fight back and have joy in living. I lost a sister, but I truly feel like I have gained all these wonderful sisters who support me and have become such close friends. The peace, happiness and feeling of accomplishment I find out on the water paddling with my sisters cannot even be described – it is like coming home. You just have to come and check it out for yourself.

Susie

My breast cancer journey began the month we took our daughter off to college in NH in 2001 and around the days of 9/11. The diagnosis and stage took longer to determine because the biopsy was sent to Pittsburg, PA for a second opinion on 9/11. My treatment included a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation for infiltrating ductal carcinoma.

I joined INSO because Yopi, a team member, hounded me for a year to try the sport. I love physical exercise and finally decided to give it a try. From my first time on the water, I was hooked. Though I wasn’t sure in the beginning if I had the stamina to participate, I kept coming back. Now I can even paddle and talk just like my teammates were doing that first evening I was on the water!

INSO has had great positive effects on me. I love the physical exercise and endurance. I enjoy the races and the women we are able to compete against and meet from all over the world. I love the camaraderie within our team and the support we receive from each other–not just about cancer, but for anything in life we may be experiencing, either positive or negative.

My INSO sisters are the best and I am so thankful that Yopi kept encouraging me!

Yopi

I joined the team in 2010 and have never looked back! I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002 with an invasive ductal carcinoma, and again in 2015. Being a part of such a wonderful support network of women was such a blessing during my second diagnosis. I have had a double mastectomy without reconstruction and struggle with lymphedema in my left arm. I served 2 year terms as Vice-President and then President of INSO. It was a great honor to help lead this team and watch it grow. I live in Fishers with my husband and have 2 adult children and 3 grandchildren! Paddles Up!