PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Piper's Angels Foundation is excited to announce that legendary musician Jimmy Buffett will serve as Advisor to the Board for its 2019 Crossing For A Cure event, an 80-mile endurance paddle from the Bahamas to Florida that raises money for the cystic fibrosis community, which will take place this year on Saturday June 15th, Father's Day weekend. Buffett's many years as an ocean enthusiast, advocate and donor make him ideal to be involved with the event, which promotes ocean-based activities for cystic fibrosis patients due to the proven health benefits of salt water.
In an interview for the Crossing For A Cure, Buffett spoke to the impact the ocean has had on his life, saying, "I just wanted to get involved in the simple fact that we come from the ocean and we need to do everything we can to make sure the ocean is sustainable."
Buffett's relationship with Piper's Angels Foundation founder Travis Suit dates back four years, when the two had a chance encounter on Palm Beach and Buffett expressed enthusiasm for the ocean-based initiatives Suit has spearheaded.
Piper's Angels is focused on utilizing a healthy ocean to enhance the quality of life for cystic fibrosis patients. Its flagship event, the Crossing For A Cure, supports the Foundation's Salt Supply and Forever Stoke programs, which encourage kids and adults battling cystic fibrosis to participate in ocean-based activities and facilitates opportunities to do so.
"It's an absolute honor to have Jimmy Buffett as an Advisor to the Board for the Crossing For A Cure and Piper's Angels Foundation," said Suit. "I can't imagine a more ideal person to be involved with this event and organization, considering his alignment with our purpose and mission."
Additional information about the 2019 Crossing For A Cure, including sponsorship, donation, and volunteer details, can be found online at https://www.crossingforacure.com.
About Piper's Angels Foundation
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Piper's Angels Foundation supports and improves the lives of families with cystic fibrosis by raising awareness through education, offering life-expanding activities, providing urgent financial support, and funding critical research. The organization aims to inspire action, make an impact and transform the lives of those affected by this disease.
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