Castaways Against Cancer

The Castaways Against Cancer are a 100% voluntary, non-profit organization comprised of fun-loving, mission-driven volunteers focused on fighting cancer. What makes this team stand out is that every summer, a group of Castaways kayak 160 miles over seven arduous days while another cycles 170 miles for one grueling day from Miami to Key West to raise money, awareness, and honor those who have battled cancer.

What began as a group of four sea-hippies on the water in 2000, has grown into a powerful movement of dozens of volunteers that have raised more than $2.5 million in the fight against cancer. The organization continues to be fueled by the original mission of its founder, Steve O'Brien, more than two decades ago when he got on his kayak after he lost his mother to cancer. O'Brien was inspired to "light a candle instead of cursing the darkness," which is what the Castaways and its community of supporters continue to do.

In the end, it's quite simple. The Castaways kayak and cycle, donations help the world fight cancer, and we all pray for a cure.