Torrey Pines Blacks Beach - photo by Mike Redman
100 Mile Summer Swim Challenge
It's summer 2021 and the start of my 100 mile summer swim challenge. The goal is to swim at least 100 miles over the course of the summer. Hilly near…
La Jolla Cove from Swami's lifeguard tower
Challenging 13 Mile Cardiff To Cove Swim: A Recap
Despite the Coronavirus lockdown, the Red Tide, a threat of cold water, and smoke from California fires - I successfully completed the 13.5 miles swim from Swami’s (Cardiff) to La…
Thank you to the Supporters of my 2020 Swim
Thank you to the following people for helping me raise funds for National Psoriasis Foundation and/or Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego in 2020: Zea K. Emily C. Kris B.…
La Jolla Cove in distance from Swami's
Speed to LSD
No, I'm not talking about drugs - unless its the natural endorphin high kind. I used to be a sprinter, running 100 and 200 meters at Masters track and field…
Thank you for your Support in 2019
Thank you to the following people for helping me raise over $4,000 for NPF in 2019:Zea K.Mindy G.Jeanie K.Gavin C.Mark O.Dale D.Dean B.AnonymousJo JoLynne M.Emily H.Ghazal A-K.Howard S.Diane S.Glen H.Jon…
The Epic and Crazy Goal: Swim from Cardiff to Cove on Sunday 9/13/2020
Every day, when the sun goes down at Swami’s, people gather to gaze over the wide expanse of the Pacific Ocean to witness the “endless summer” sunset. At this time…
Hillel swimming from Robben Island to Big Bay February 25th, 2019
Freedom Swim: Revisited
After setting my sights on the Robben Island crossing two years ago, I set about to accomplish this feat. My motivation for swimming the four and a half miles in…
The morning of Monday February 25th…the Crossing
After a week of waiting and continuing to prepare every day, the day for the swim was finally here. I woke up early after a restful sleep. I made myself…
An Amazing Weekend to Remember: Sept 28th – 30th, 2018
A few months ago, Remedy Health Media, an organization that helps patients share their story about health and life so that viewers can benefit from their experiences, heard about me…
NPF Regional Volunteer Conference
SoCal Volunteer Conference for NPF On Saturday September 15th, 2018, a group of volunteers, coordinators, pharma sponsors and health care professionals got together for the inaugural National Psoriasis Foundation Regional…