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The immensity of the sea becomes the bond that unites Five women who overcame cancer to become an unstoppable crew. Sailing 1,500 miles around the Iberian Peninsula, this Sports challenge It relies on camaraderie and shared watches to demonstrate that unity is strength.
The true journey happened within each of them.
The sixth edition of the Pelayo Vida Challenge, Bilbao and Barcelona aboard the «Green Dragon,» a racing sailboat. On this journey of over 1,500 miles through the Cantabrian Sea, the Atlantic, and the Mediterranean, five women what They have overcome cancer become active crew without prior seagoing experience.
Navigating the currents of the Strait of Gibraltar and the night watches demands rigorous nautical discipline. Sports challenge It highlights the value of life after cancer and demonstrates that sport after illness and collective determination are the best tools for overcoming it.
Angela Pumariega
Sports Director
Olympic champion Ángela Pumariega leads this challenge, bringing the precision and rigor of elite sailing. Her experience in high-level competition is key to teaching participants how to work under pressure, coordinate maneuvers on deck, and synchronize safely with the wind's force.
Under his technical command, the sports expedition Ángela inspires each of the navigators to find their own inner strength, turning the journey into a real example of Overcoming cancer.
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THE CHALLENGE IN THE MEDIA
The documentary ‘The Infinite Line’ chronicles the return trip around Spain by boat in the Pelayo Vida Challenge, undertaken by five women who overcame cancer.
The Pelayo Vida Vuelta España 2020 Challenge is welcomed in Malaga waters by the Club's BCS Dragon Boat team.
Five female fighters who have overcome breast cancer will sail around the peninsula.
«For me, living is a privilege, and I've been lucky enough to have a second chance.»
Complete the Pelayo Vida Challenge 2020.
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Mary
Tour of Spain 2020
«When I was diagnosed with cancer, I said, “Well, here we go. We're going to get me, my personal Ironwoman, where the goal is to reach the finish line in each stage.” This experience taught me to face challenges with determination and to live each moment with intensity..«
38 years old · Breast cancer
Barakaldo, Biscay · Maître and restaurant server trainer
Nuria
Tour of Spain 2020
«The attitude with which you live life is the only thing that depends on you. Smile, walk, and don't stop. Cancer taught me that even in difficulty, you can find strength and purpose.»
45 years old · Breast cancer
Teruel · Marine Scientist
Marian
Tour of Spain 2020
«Because life goes on, not for everyone, unfortunately, but for those of us who are lucky enough, we start a new life, more intense, more valuable, more conscious. Now I know that strength comes from recognizing your own fears and moving forward.»
48 years old · Breast cancer
Elche · Architect
Lorena
Tour of Spain 2020
«After cancer, I learned to enjoy everything: the much and the little, my loved ones, every moment. I learned to differentiate the important from the accessory and to live with gratitude and fullness.»
39 years old · Breast cancer
Cartagena · Environmental Scientist
Fatima
Tour of Spain 2020
«Cancer hit my life like a hurricane. It knocked me down, took my hair, but I fought with my family and friends, and I beat it. Every scar is a reminder that life should be lived to the fullest.»