WE ARE
Paddle With Purpose, founded in 2010 by professional surfer Jodie Nelson. Officially a 501c3 non-profit organization created to serve as a philanthropic extension of the sport of paddling.
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To me it almost had nothing to do with the paddle, but it had everything to do with setting out to accomplish something that was super intimidating, that was unknown to me, something I knew I had a good chance of failing at, but then going ahead and doing it anyways, and slowly but surely proving myself wrong. --Jodie Nelson
WE ARE
Paddle With Purpose, founded in 2010 by professional surfer Jodie Nelson. Officially a 501c3 non-profit organization created to serve as a philanthropic extension of the sport of paddling.
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Grounded on the premise that empowerment motivates and inspires, Paddle With Purpose exists to raise awareness and funds for a variety of causes and movements through the sport of paddling.
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With over $150K raised through organized races, community events, and endurance paddles, Paddle With Purpose has proven to be a successful and credible agent for action and change.
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