The Crossing For A Cure is a long-distance endurance paddle challenge and international championship that takes paddlers 80 miles across the Gulf Stream from Bimini in the Bahamas back to the Florida mainland in Lake Worth. The event was inspired because of the incredible health benefits of the Ocean for those living with cystic fibrosis. Travis Suit's daughter Piper was diagnosed with CF when she was four years old.
About cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time. In people with CF, a defective gene causes a thick, buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. In the lungs, the mucus clogs the airways and traps bacteria leading to infections, extensive lung damage and eventually, respiratory failure. In the pancreas, the mucus prevents the release of digestive enzymes that allow the body to break down food and absorb vital nutrients.
About Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC), is a beloved institution with more than 35 years of exceptional conservation and education impact. Each year, 500,000+ guests from across the globe visit the Center’s two campuses, making it one of the top-visited attractions in Palm Beach County.
In the last decade, the Center has become a global leader in sea turtle health and ocean conservation.
