I am proud to announce that Dana Outrigger Canoe Club has chosen to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at this year's Whitey Harrison 9-Man race.
My name is Sam Couch and I am the coach for the Newport Aquatic Center Men's Outrigger Team. I also have cystic fibrosis. I was diagnosed with the disease when I was two years old. With the support of my friends and family, I have stayed active and lived well beyond my prognosis. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has been invaluable as it supports efforts to find new treatments and work towards a cure for cystic fibrosis.
Cystic fibrosis is a disease which causes extensive lung and intestinal damage. It is a genetic, chronic disease that affects about 30,000 children and adults in the United States alone. In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. When I was born in 1973, the prognosis for children did not extend beyond their early teens. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have greatly enhanced life for children and adults with cystic fibrosis. Thanks in large part to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s, and beyond.
Canoe paddling is a huge part of my own fight against cystic fibrosis; I have been paddling canoes for over 20 years. Canoe paddling pushes me to stay as fit and as active as possible and, in turn, keeps my lungs as healthy as possible. I am asking the paddling community to join me in creating an 'Ocean of Strength' to help fight cystic fibrosis.
We are selling Patagonia race jerseys and all proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. SCORA has given approval to wear these jerseys for the Whitey Harrison race to show support for the fight against Cystic Fibrosis. Clubs/Teams are encouraged to wear these jersey’s for the race. We will be getting order information up with coming week for teams to check out.
Sam
Sam Couch
Newport Aquatic Center
Men's Outrigger Team Coach
Submitted by Tpoppler01 on Fri, 07/11/2008 - 11:40am
is thar any way i can buy one here in hawaii. will ye ship t' honolulu?
PM me if ye think we can work somethin' ou'.
#1 Fri, 07/11/2008 - 12:07pm
yes i will buy 2 if it can be sent to hawaii. If its easier you can combine it with jc9's order. PM me.
Poopoo
#2 Fri, 07/11/2008 - 1:01pm
We'll work something out as soon as I get more information as to the price and when we can get these Jerseys out I will Post something.
Last year Dana Outrigger Canoe Club's long distance nine-man race did a fund raiser for Breast Cancer. "The Sea of Pink", we had an amazing turn out with I think almost if not every womens team racing in pink jerseys. This year our club is hosting the "Ocean of Strength". These fund raisers are something our club has recently decided to do, so every year we will change our beneficiary to give back to our community, and to help our friends who are in need.
And to anyone who wants to help out, we thank you all so much!
#3 Fri, 07/11/2008 - 7:32pm
Love to buy one too here on Maui.
One of my best friends lost a 13 yr old daughter to it.
eric
veggies@hawaii.rr.com
#4 Fri, 07/11/2008 - 10:14pm
Sam, keep up the good work and just want to say hang in there brother.
#5 Sat, 07/12/2008 - 2:14am
When's the race?
#6 Sat, 07/12/2008 - 4:48am
Great work. I will be at NAC on sunday and if will buy one if available.
#7 Sat, 07/12/2008 - 9:12am
any more news about th' shirts? i got some cash burnin' a hole in me britches.
#8 Sat, 07/12/2008 - 10:17am
were getting a count from Patagonia about how many jerseys they are going to get in on there next shipment will keep everyone informed.
#9 Sat, 07/12/2008 - 5:08pm
The race is Sat. Aug. 16th. Tpoppler is there going to be a limited run on the jerseys? If so are there others ways to contribute?
#10 Sun, 07/13/2008 - 12:32pm
A download-able PDF order form will be available in the next day or so. Fill in the information and then fax it to the number (Newport Aquatic Center).
We need orders to be received by the 27th of July, then we will hand out the jerseys day of the race OR mail them out to whoever requests, $8 priority mail for up to 10 jerseys.
Like TPoppler said, more info in the next day or so with a sketch of the jersey design.
Thanks for the support!
#11 Mon, 07/14/2008 - 8:33pm
I may be badly intruding on privacy but Sam Couch had to go to the hospital a few days ago and I wanted to wish him well and give our ohana a chance to do so as well.
Mahalo
#12 Tue, 07/15/2008 - 9:33am
He's wasnt admitted yet. He's at home with the flu. We paddled the canoes back from LB last saturday and we were all pretty broken down after the 24+ miles. Sam pushes hard and just over did it. He said he's ok, but he's not one to complain, even when he's miserable.
#13 Tue, 07/15/2008 - 11:08am
We help because we want too not because we have too.
#14 Tue, 07/15/2008 - 7:03pm
Update for those interested in getting a jersey.
I will upload a pdf that has all the information you need to get a jersey to support the CF Foundation.
NOTE: the Fax number is incorrect on the form it is 949 646 8398
Thanks all for the support
#15 Mon, 07/28/2008 - 6:58pm
due date on order form say 27th.. is it too late? never got a chance to spread the word to our club.. if there is still time, we can push and get our order in.
#16 Mon, 07/28/2008 - 7:44pm
if ere in hawaii wants t' split shippin', i`ll put in an order. PM me an' we can orchestrate this thin'. 'tis $8 per five shirts an' i only want a couple fer me an' me buxom beauty.
#17 Mon, 07/28/2008 - 8:26pm
Been out of town/ out of touch; is it too late to order?
#18 Tue, 07/29/2008 - 2:58am
You may still order the jersey's. To do so email Sam directly at scouchiii@hotmail.com
Thanks.
#19 Tue, 07/29/2008 - 10:43am
When and where is the race? Will sam be racing. I want to meet this guy.
#20 Tue, 07/29/2008 - 10:53am
Sam isnt feeling well and checked into the hospital today. I think he will be out for a week or so. I am unsure if he'll race but Im sure he's doing everything he can to get healthy and be there. If he's racing he'll be steering the nac "A" boat.
http://www.socaloutrigger.org/pdfFiles/RacePacket2008/2008%20Dana%20race...
#21 Tue, 07/29/2008 - 11:05am
Aloha, I would love to buy one..Let me know how to do it from Hawaii. I have a friend who's son has CF. This would be a great way to show support!
Terry
Ocean Paddler TV
www.oceanpaddler.tv
#22 Tue, 07/29/2008 - 1:20pm
I be sendin' in an order next high tide'. If ere in hawaii wants t' split shippin', let me know. i`ll be faxin' th' order form next high tide'. PM me yer contact info an' let me know how many shirts ye want. HURRY! Th' order be sent in mid tide next high tide'. i be located on oahu, in kalihi.
(this means the order will be sent tomorrow mid day, let me know if you want to jump on the wagon.)
#23 Tue, 07/29/2008 - 5:43pm
Send in the oder form using the new fax number I listed in my last post with the attachments and it will be added to the tally and the final order form.
We are also ordering more in various sizes to sell at the race - but those will be in limited supply.
Thanks for the support - we really appreciate the paddling community stepping up for this cause.
#24 Wed, 07/30/2008 - 8:22pm
no wonder me attempts at faxin' didna work today. will try again next high tide'.
#25 Wed, 07/30/2008 - 8:59pm