66 North
On the way to the Arctic Circle, a brave team of Five cancer survivors among imposing icebergs and icy winds. This extreme sporting expedition through the northern seas tests your physical endurance in a hostile environment, proving that there are no insurmountable barriers for the life after cancer.
The real journey was leaving fear behind.
The Seventh edition The Pelayo Vida Challenge sets sail from Vigo to cover 2,500 nautical miles non-stop and unassisted Parallel 66 North. As an active crew member, Five women who have overcome cancer They sail under the midnight sun, defying sub-zero temperatures and the ferocity of the North Atlantic among icebergs.
This journey is a tribute to human strength that highlights the benefits of Exercise after cancer. a Sports challenge extreme in the Arctic that functions as a message of life after cancer, demonstrating that it is possible to conquer even the roof of the world after overcoming the illness.
Pilar Casares
Sports Director
The Height Pattern y Naval mechanics expert Pilar Casares He leads this adventure, bringing his experience in elite regattas like the Admiral's Cup and IMOCA 60. His technical discipline is key to transforming the team into a coordinated crew, capable of maneuvering safely in Arctic currents.
Your direction combines nautical precision with a deep respect for the vital drive of the participants. Pilar empowers the expeditionaries to overcome any storm, guiding them in a hostile environment that becomes a great lesson in Overcoming cancer.
The Expeditionaries
THE CHALLENGE IN THE MEDIA
Premiere of 'When the Storm Comes', the latest documentary from Reto Pelayo Vida.
The 5 Faces of the Pelayo Vida 66 North Challenge.
AUDIENCE IMPACTS
media value
PUBLISHED NEWS
Ana Álvaro
66 North 2021
«Cancer taught me that life is a gift and a huge lesson. It made me stronger, calmer, more patient, and wiser, and it taught me to cherish every moment with intensity and gratitude.«
49 years old · Breast cancer
Madrid · Financial Processes Manager
Ana Fresno
Route 66 2021
«The diagnosis paralyzed me, but I decided to face each challenge with strength. Today, I see my scars as a reminder that I am stronger, more determined, and eager to live every second.»
38 years old · Breast cancer
Valencia · Headhunter
Lourdes
66 North 2021
«When my body said “I can't,” my mind said “you can.” I learned to trust myself and discovered that cancer can teach you to feel alive and enjoy every moment.«
55 years old · Breast cancer
Pamplona · Physical and sports trainer
Natalia
66 North 2021
«More than an illness, this experience gave me the opportunity to turn my life into the one I always dreamed of. I learned to value the essential and to live with purpose..«
47 years old · Breast cancer
Madrid · Operating Room Nurse
Susana
66 North 2021
«Cancer taught me that life is fleeting and precious. I learned to live in the present, to be grateful for what I have, and to find the strength to overcome any challenge.«