Our Story
In November 2011 my daughter Piper was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of four.
Piper has double DF508 genes, which can be a very progressive form of CF. At Piper’s first CF clinic appointment, we learned about the incredible healing benefits of the ocean for people with CF; and not too long after, the idea of The Crossing was born.
In the summer of 2013, Shane Pompa, Kyle Igneri, and Joseph Morel joined myself (Travis Suit) as we paddled from the Bahamas to the Florida mainland…
To raise awareness and funds for everyone living in the CF community. It was a non-stop paddling trip with a landfall in Palm Beach County. It took approximately 15 1/2 hours to cover about 90 miles. The Crossing provided a great opportunity to show that no matter what adversity we face in life, we can always use the gift of choice to persevere.
Since 2013, The Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis has achieved:
$3.9
million raised
975
paddlers
455
boats/captains
1273
crew members
939
volunteers
Our Team
Meet Our Leadership
This dedicated team is honored to serve the cystic fibrosis community and produce the largest paddle fundraising event benefiting cystic fibrosis families, the Crossing For CF.