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UnCommon MS Warrior and Champion 💪 Do Hard Things !! Prone Paddling
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Had a great month with Mom visiting! We really enjoyed our time together!

#mom #love #family #fyp #viral

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These are just a few of the people who make heart full each year as I ride. My team is the best! Some of whom I've known for 30+ years are the greatest support and keep me going. Other friends I've met over the years who I might have never known if it weren't for the @mssociety and @bikems. Yes, there is always a silver lining. Through this group, I am inspired by their strength, perseverance and dedication. I wish I had pictures of everyone because there are so many more. It was a whirlwind weekend and definitely full of fun and memories. @anniesgangms

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32 miles. 8 hours and 16 minutes. One historic accomplishment. 🧡🌊

This year, Tim Salmon challenged himself to fight back against MS by taking on the legendary Catalina Classic Paddle — a grueling 32-mile journey that tested him mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Through challenging currents, swells, pain, and exhaustion, Tim kept fighting — for himself and for everyone living with MS.

And he made history! Tim became the first person living with MS to complete the Catalina Classic, finishing in an incredible 8 hours and 16 minutes!

Waiting at the finish line was an outpouring of love from his wife, family, friends, and the MS and paddle communities — the perfect ending to one of the greatest accomplishments of his life.

We are incredibly proud of you, Tim! Thank you for showing the MS community what it means to keep fighting, keep pushing, and never give up. 🧡

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I want to wish my niece @kylieannmacadam and @elliotmacadam a huge congratulations on an amazing wedding!! We wish you guys all the best in life , filled with joy and happiness! Just know we are always here for you guys ! Marriage is a life long journey and communication is key ! It’s was an honor to walk you down the aisle knowing your dad is in heaven and always watching over us ! We love you guys so much !

#wedding #family #love #fyp #viral

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Happy Anniversary to this amazing STUD! 19 amazing years let’s keep paddling through this journey! I freaking love you so much !

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Last night was Howard’s Team’s Jay McCabe and Committee Cocktails for a Cure, benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Nearly 400 San Diego business professionals came together for an evening of fundraising, connection, and hope. Along with incredible auction items and a 50/50 raffle, we heard the personal story of Renata Sahagian from the National MS Society and an update from MS researcher Dr. Jennifer Graves, MD, PhD, on the progress being made toward better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. NBC Morning News Anchor Steven Luke served as emcee.

The goal was ambitious: raise $100,000 to directly fund research focused on repairing myelin and restoring function for people living with MS.

An inspiring night with a powerful purpose. 🧡 So glad to be there.

#MultipleSclerosis #MS #MSWarrior #Disability #ChronicIllness

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Disability is a fact. It’s not a character flaw. It’s not an invitation to pity me. And it definitely doesn’t mean I should have to sit on the sidelines while everyone else gets to participate.

Inclusion is an attitude—and an act. It’s noticing the barrier and doing something about it. It’s making space. Adjusting the plan. Asking what someone needs instead of assuming what they can’t do. It’s realizing accessibility isn’t “extra”—it’s how more people get to belong.

It’s why I appreciate Howard’s Team… there’s a whole lot of understanding, compassion, and inclusion. Mitch rolls. Tim adapts with an AFO. Rob knows a thing or two about adapting too. I show up in an exoskeleton with a cane and a whole lot of determination.

Different mobility. Same damn right to be included. Because “you’re welcome here” sounds nice. Making sure I actually CAN be there? That’s inclusion. 🧡

Stronger together. Always.

#MultipleSclerosis #MS #MSWarrior #Disability #ChronicIllness

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Getting there

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THE CATALINA TIME MACHINE

(Some words + photos attempting to express something profound but not too serious about the experience of another Catalina Classic)

I think the most unique thing about the Catalina Classic is time. The amount of time needed to properly prepare for it, and then how much time it actually takes to cross the 32-mile channel. During the race time slows down and seems non-linear while you’re in the water with a roller coaster of emotions, managing expectations/reality, midway cramping/doubt, all while the clock and the arms keep moving forward. But most interesting is how quickly time passes in between each year of doing the crossing and how that accumulation of time in the water are like rings on a tree…

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📷 @aaronfongarelli

The first year I did this crazy race, I was past my athletic prime at 36, my sons were toddlers, and I had a full-head of hair. At that point I was competitively paddling for a couple years for fun and I thought to be considered a legit paddler I needed to do the Granddaddy of Paddleboard Races. The plan was a one and done deal and it tripped me out to see these older, salty paddlers doing their 15th, 20th, or 25th Classics. Like why the hell would you wanna go through such physical and mental excruciation year after year? Suddenly in a blink of an eye I’m one of those older salty guys still paddling, my sons are adults, and I don’t know where my hair went…

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📷 @sdprone

But I do know why (we) old guys keep on coming back, and it’s to be part of the amazing paddling community. I’ve been part of swimming, surfing, yoga, and photography communities and none come close to the paddling one. Whether it’s your local paddle club like our @northcountypaddlers in Encinitas, or the #Donkeys in South Bay, or the hip young @prones_brigade in Newport w/their strong Insta-game, we’re all small parts of the larger community spanning the globe to Australia, Hawaii, Europe and even Japan. And that’s the reason I keep coming back when I said I wouldn’t after several goes by 2015, but then it took me almost losing my ability to paddle in an accident in 2019 to want to get back in th

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#ChallengeAccepted
#chronicillnessawareness

No matter your diagnosis, you are still a beautiful gift to this world. If you aren’t facing these same challenges that come with a Chronic illnesses, I’m sure you know someone who is. Show your support and give us a smile Upload 1 Black & White Picture of yourself... just you!!!! Then tag so many beautiful women or handsome men to do the same. We will build ourselves, instead of tearing us apart. copy and paste this.
start boosting each other instead of tearing each other apart. So please if your tagged keep this going. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT TAGGED - KEEP THIS GOING. YOU ARE STILL SHINING @ (we need a tag ALL button)

I was tagged by: @the_flare_pair

Copy and paste this to your page with 15 or 20 women or men so we can keep this going around and boosting each other

Ready. set. let’s go 🙌🏼
#msawareness #spooniesupport #chronicillnesscommunity

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Having a dance & laugh party with my grandson Cruz boi !

#family #love #dancing #fyp #viralreels

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Great day yesterday at the Waterman Challenge!

Congrats to all the paddlers, lots of great efforts!! And props to our NCP podium finishers…

Overall and UL champ Lance Lerum 🏆
Kapuna champ Mike Stevens 🏆
Kapuna 3rd Greg Ford 🥉
14 3rd Deon Lourens 🥉
Stock 3rd Ben Schleiser 🥉
Women’s 2nd (Stock champ) Liz Hunter 🏆

Thanks to Greg Ford and Bart Schade plus all the volunteers for putting on a great race!

@landlocked_images @wbpaddle69 @benschlesier @dllourens @mailegaarderfeingold @taylorr.lyon

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