Snell Real Estate’s Janet Jensen is Paddling for Autism
July 19, 2011
Long-time Los Cabos resident and Snell Real Estate realtor, Janet Jensen is participating in the 5th annual Surfers’ Environmental Alliance (SEA), SEAPaddleNYC, August 12, 2011 to benefit Surfer’s Environmental Alliance and the Autism Alliance… and we at Snell Real Estate couldn’t be more proud.
This 26.5 mile race takes place completely on a stand-up paddleboard. (Stand up paddleboarding is currently the fastest growing sport in the world; gaining recognition globally.) The event starts at Pier 40 located on the west side of NYC at Houston & West Street, ends under the Brooklyn Bridge.
We asked Janet why she felt inclined to participate in the race. Here’s what she had to say:
“For years I have supported Los Cabos Charities. Through charity work I have become familiar with Surfer’s Healing and what they do for children and families in Los Cabos. This foundation is dedicated to Autism (surfershealing.org), they invite families with Autistic Children to experience a day at the beach where Pro Surfer’s take the children surfing; providing an amazing sense of freedom and release for both the children and their families. In Los Cabos they have brought physically challenged and autistic children to the beach for over 10 years. Some of these families have never been to the beach (believe it or not)! I believe that there is a cure for autism and embrace this cause on all levels.
I started stand up paddling just over a year ago and it has become a passion. I have heard about SEA Paddle NYC for a couple of years, this paddle benefits various Autism Charities and the Surfers Environmental Alliance, I just had to enter.
I like setting goals, both in business and for personal reasons; it drives me to do my best. My goal is to raise $20,000. So far I am in third place for fund raising and reaching out to my friends, colleagues and clients. Its amazing the support I am getting.
I will be paddling 26 miles (more or less) around Manhattan Island. This will take about 6 hours. It is not a race (although my competitive side has my eye on the Elite Race next year). A few hundred people paddle, the city doesn’t stop; there are barges, airplanes, ferry’s and the currents of the mighty Hudson river.
Please click here if you care to support the cause and make a pledge. Thank you !
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We encourage you to support Janet in any way you can – truly, every little bit counts.
Hear directly from Janet…
