Paddleboarders attempt to cross from Bimini to Florida tomorrow

Big Game Club on Bimini Bay in The Bahamas John Bell

Piper Suit and father, Travis © John Bell

Participating in this 'Crossing-For-A-Cure' are Travis Suit, father of Piper Suit, diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in 2011, and local paddlers Shane Pompa, Joseph Morel and Kyle Igneri.

The men, referred to as 'Piper’s Angels,' were captivated by the cause and Suit’s passion, volunteering to not only join for this journey, but to partake in an upcoming documentary on parents and how to deal with children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.

If all goes right, the four men are expected to land on Saturday at the Lake Worth Inlet where well-wishers and family will be waiting at the Tiki Waterfront Seagrill for an early afternoon arrival.

Earlier this month, a Tennessee musician became the first paddleboarder to cross the Florida Straits Between Cuba and the United States, making the 110-mile journey in 28 hours. Last year, two Miami watermen crossed the Gulf Stream from Bimini to Miami Beach in 17 hours.

According to Suit, the goal behind this Crossing-For-A-Cure is to raise revenue and increase awareness for cystic fibrosis, the most common chronic lung disease in children and young adults. Piper Suit was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in November 2011 after numerous doctors first diagnosed her symptoms as normal childhood illnesses.

Paddleboarders pose with General Manager Michael Weber on the Docks at the Bimini Big Game Club © John Bell

For more information on Crossing-For-A-Cure and how to donate for the cause, visit Crossing for a Cure. For information on the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, visit CFF.

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