Listen "How Courage Crosses Oceans: One Woman’s Stand-Up Paddle for CF Awareness- With Rylee Walker"
Episode Synopsis
This season marks the 10th anniversary of this show and in this kick off episode, we sit down with Rylee Walker, a passionate cystic fibrosis advocate, endurance paddler, and intern at the Piper’s Angels Foundation, known for her unwavering determination and her upcoming documentary Against All Odds.We explore Rylee’s transformational journey—from being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just three months old, to training for one of the world’s most extreme paddle challenges: The Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, an 82-mile open-ocean event from Bimini, Bahamas to Florida.Rylee uses the innovative slitted paddle by Oscar Propulsion to help her cross the Gulf Stream In this conversation, Rylee shares profound personal stories and her hard-won insights, including:Living with cystic fibrosis and redefining it as a source of strength rather than limitationTraining and mental preparation for an overnight endurance race across the Gulf StreamHow community and purpose drive her to conquer fear and embrace life with courageWe discuss her upcoming solo attempt at The Crossing in 2025, and her crowdfunded documentary, which will make her the first woman with CF to both achieve and document such a feat. Through this, Rylee hopes to inspire others to challenge assumptions and live fully, no matter the odds facing you.Whether you’re an aspiring adventurer, navigating your own challenges, or simply drawn to stories of grit and purpose, this episode offers the raw inspiration, courageous vulnerability, and the kind of positive energy whichstays with you long after listening.Trailer for 'Against All Odds' DocumentaryPipers Angels Foundation websiteConnect with Rylee on social media:• Instagram – HERE• Facebook - HERE 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it.Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast on Instagram: @supfmpodcast AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP lifeBuild the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the waterOur comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) £10It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode:FlowForce Paddles from Oscar PropulsionOscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances...
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