Prevail: Celebrate the Journey

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Author Event, Educational, Special Events

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Teens, Adults
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Program Description

Program Description

Be inspired by one woman's remarkable adventure! Alder Allensworth lost one eye to cancer, but made a miraculous recovery and took on a 1,200-mile sailing journey from Florida to Maine. This voyage onboard the 12-foot Prevail was to raise money and awareness for sailors with disabilities, however, Alder was faced with challenges she had never encountered before. Prevail: Celebrate the Journey follows Alder’s incredible story through her diagnosis, sailing expedition, and to the creation of the nonprofit organization Sailability Greater Tampa Bay, which provides sailing instruction and recreation to people of all ages and abilities. 

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