Alexandria, KY — June 10, 2026 — The Kentucky Thorough-Breasts Dragon Boat Team is excited to announce the debut of their photo exhibition, The Other Side of Breast Cancer, which will take place on Friday, June 26 at the Pendleton Art Center in Cincinnati. This exhibition showcases the work of photographer Bryn Weller, featuring portraits of breast cancer survivors who paddle with the Kentucky Thorough-Breasts.
The exhibition features more than 20 portraits that focus exclusively on the backs of breast cancer survivors, offering a powerful perspective on resilience, recovery, and strength. The team issued this statement to explain the inspiration for the exhibition: “People focus on the damage breast cancer has wrought. We decided to focus on the other side—the strength it has uncovered. Looking at the back rather than the front of a breast cancer survivor gives a whole new perspective. Instead of focusing on the physical scars of the disease, we see what the aftermath has created: determination and strength earned both physically and emotionally through supporting, paddling, and competing together.”
The Other Side of Breast Cancer invites viewers to look beyond diagnosis and treatment and instead celebrate the strength, community, and perseverance that emerge on the journey beyond cancer.
About the Kentucky Thorough-Breasts:
Founded in 2008, the Kentucky Thorough-Breasts Dragon Boat Team is a growing community of cancer survivors and supporters who empower their members in their long-term journey to strength and wellness, regardless of age or athletic ability. They are one of over 350 breast cancer survivor teams worldwide, as well as the first and only team in the greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.
In August 2026, the Kentucky Thorough-Breasts will represent the Tri-State region at the International Breast Cancer Paddling Commission Participatory Dragon Boat Festival in Aix-les-Bains, France. The festival will bring together the largest gathering of breast cancer survivor dragon boat teams in the world. Learn more at: https://www.kythoroughbreasts.org/
About Bryn Weller:
Bryn has been a passionate artist, photographer and environmentalist all her life. She received her Fine Arts degree in 2001, and has worked as a professional photographer for over 20 years, specializing in weddings, events, family portraits, fine art, travel and conservation photography. View Bryn’s work at https://pendletonartcenter.com/pac-artist-profile/bryn-weller-photography/
Media Invitation:
Members of the media are invited to attend a special preview from 4–5 p.m. prior to the public opening. Interview opportunities with breast cancer survivor paddlers, photographer Bryn Weller, and Kentucky Thorough-Breasts team representatives will be available.
Visitor Information:
● Location: Pendleton Art Center, 1310 Pendleton Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
● Date: Friday, June 26
● Hours: 5-9 p.m.
● Admission: Free, with donation to team appreciated
● Contact Information: Priscilla Elgersma, ktbdragonboat@gmail.com, 513-295-8790 or Kim Cochrane, kim_a_cochrane@yahoo.com, 513-325-7431
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