Pro surfer and commentator Jodie Nelson is about to embark on a major journey in an effort to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness. The Southern California local will attempt a historic mission to become the first woman to stand up paddle 38.9 miles from Avalon in Catalina to Dana Point Harbor.
The grueling mission has only been accomplished by a few men, one of them being legendary waterman Laird Hamilton. With a goal of raising $50,000 to benefit The Keep A Breast Foundation and Boarding For Breast Cancer, Nelson will tackle the feat, coined “Paddle With Purpose” during the annual Catalina Challenge race.
Nelson’s mother is a breast cancer survivor, her aunt is a cancer survivor and one of her closest friends is currently battling the deadly disease. “I’m tired of sitting around, feeling like there is nothing I can do,” says Nelson. I know that paddling almost 40 miles isn’t going to heal my friend or cure cancer, but I know that I can make a stand against this terrible disease that affects so many people. And I am determined to raise money towards research, education and prevention!”
Jodie Nelson completed the Catalina Challenge race in 2009 as a relay with another woman.
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