Priscilla Duffell

Week 6 - clocking 7kms

Hello. I'm taking on a new physical challenge to support cancer research this year - surf ski paddling!

Yes, I'm going out of my comfort zone, greeting the day at dawn ... and learning surf ski paddling. While the view is spectacular and I wish this was my new office, the true physical challenge so far is hoisting your whole body up to remount what feels like a long bobbing toothpick when you fall off - which is all too often. Remounting the ski in the deep ocean with moving currents is hard and I've got upper body bruises all over to prove it! But the experience is SO worth it. The goal from the 8 week program is a 10km paddling race on 8 December. Surf Ski Training | Can Too Foundation

Why am I doing this? Well, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. This means that potentially someone we love may have to battle cancer, and that's a statistic that needs to change. 

So I asked myself, "what can I do to help?" That's where the Can Too Foundation came in! Can Too provides professionally coached training programs for participants of any fitness level to paddle, run, swim and cycle their way to a healthier lifestyle and a cancer-free world. 

In return, I am raising valuable funds that go towards innovation in the prevention, care, and control of cancer. Since 2005, Can Too Foundation has trained over 22,000 participants and raised over $30,000,000 to invest in over 150 cancer research grants.

It would be fantastic if you could sponsor me, or even better join me in a program!

Thank you for your support!