We had the privilege of speaking with Oscar Ortiz, founder of the SebastianStrong Foundation, about the annual Kayaking the Keys for Hope journey and the mission behind it. The 110-mile paddle from Key Largo to Key West honors Oscar’s son, Sebastian, who passed away from cancer at just 16 years old. Today, this powerful tribute raises critical awareness for childhood cancer and helps fund research into less toxic, more effective treatments. In our conversation, Oscar shared what motivates the paddle each year, how Sebastian’s legacy continues to drive their mission, and why supporting families remains at the heart of their work. #hejlfoundation #pediatriccancerawareness #SebastianStrong #childhoodcancerawareness #voiceswithvision