You don't know Jack about Jack Marshall Shimko until you listen to this episode. From the early stages of his cancer diagnosis, he knew he wanted to give back and make a difference in the cancer community. With Paddle2Live, he completed many WILD solo prone paddling trips across the Channel Islands while raising money for cancer research, one trip that earned him the Surfer Magazine Agent of Change award in 2012. He shares the sketchy moments as well and the great memories he made on these 150-260 mile solo paddle treks.
Then he started We Are Ocean, and the rest is history!
Since 2012, We Are Ocean has provided carefully curated ocean and coastal wilderness experiences, camps, and programs for young adult cancer survivors. You can catch the NAC / We Are Ocean team on Catalina from March 31 to April 2, participating in the Wild Buffalo Race. They are teaming up with NAC Outrigger paddlers and Team Open Water to cross the channel and keep cancer on the sidelines.
IG: @nac_weareocean
Learn more about We Are Ocean
Paddle2Live 2011 Adventure YouTube Playlist
This challenge & adventure is proudly supported by:
The Newport Aquatic Center
Puakea Designs
We Are Ocean
OpenWater
Florence Marine X
The Kennedy / Marshall Company
The Schulein Family
Crown Ace Hardware
Kaenon
Athletic Greens