Paddle for the Cure NYC

Advocacy, Awareness, and Action! PFC NYC is here to stay and we're just getting started. We live here, we race here, and we will continue to save lives here. Happy 6th Year Anniversary since our rebirth, Paddle for the Cure NYC!💗 #PFCNYC #ElmhurstStrong #BreastCancer #PinkSunday

Live with Purpose and Passion When you love the purpose behind your work, even the difficult days have meaning. Every journey has challenges, but knowing you’ve touched a life and made a difference gives you strength to keep going. Pause and ask yourself: Am I doing what truly matters to me? Am I nurturing the gifts God has given me? Let your smile be your logo, your personality be your brand, and your kindness be what people remember. Wherever you go, do good, touch lives, and make an impact. That is how you build a legacy. As a Filipino-Chinese woman, I find inspiration in the Chinese bamboo tree—a reminder to build strong roots and keep nurturing growth, even when progress is unseen. Your dreams need that same faith, patience, and consistent care. Even when others try to pull you down, keep moving forward. Stay focused on your purpose. Keep your heart kind. Let your actions speak, and trust God to guide your next step. There is room for everyone to shine. Share your gifts, celebrate others, and keep growing into the person you are called to be. Stand tall. Stay rooted in faith. Let your light shine. ✨ #LiveWithPurpose #ChineseBambooTree #RootedInFaith #PaddleForTheCureNYC #LetYourLightShine

THROWBACK — GOD GIVES ME THE POWER. Standing at King Manor Museum with the Queens Chronicle, I shared more than my story—I raised my voice for survivors and passed my light. After my speech, people approached me for tips and asked, “Where do you get your energy?” My answer: “It is God who gives me the power.” I am a two-time breast cancer survivor. There were days when I needed someone to stand beside me. Today, I use my voice to stand for those who can’t and remind survivors that they deserve support beyond treatment. I believe this is what God designed me to do—to turn my experiences into service, speak with purpose, and carry hope wherever He leads me. That faith follows me to the lectern. When parishioners say, “You proclaim the Good News so well,” I smile and respond, “It is the Holy Spirit speaking through me.” Every opportunity to speak is also a responsibility: to make someone feel seen, give someone courage, and speak up for needs too often overlooked. God gave me a voice, and I intend to use it. As long as He gives me strength, I will keep showing up, standing up, and passing His light. All glory to God. My life is a testimony, and my service is my gratitude. #Throwback #SurvivorStrong #Impact #GodIsLove #Gratitude

11/5/26 Today, with Breast Cancer Awareness Month behind us, I returned to volunteer at @godslovenyc —my home away from home. When I was hungry, they fed me. When I was weak, they nourished me. The volunteers’ smiles reminded me I was cared for. Now I’m giving back—with love and a smile of my own. I never get tired of coming back. Every helping hand is appreciated. From the staff to the volunteers, there’s laughter, smiles, and genuine love. Looking for a place to volunteer? You are welcome here! Give your time, share your smile, and feel the love. Visit GLWD.org. They featured my journey from receiving meals to delivering them. Read my story: lnkd.in/eFBaMPr9

Wednesday Trivia! 2026 is end-ing, Leah is still jok-ing, and after all that paddl-ing and splash-ing, PFC NYC is cook-ing up a powerful finale. What’s your “-ING” this giv-ing season? Drop it below!

Research seeks a cure. Who helps survivors thrive after treatment? Survivorship is 365 days a year. No grants. All volunteer. Small but mighty. Kindly include Paddle for the Cure NYC in your year-end giving. Pledge or sponsor. See flyers. #PaddleCures #FundBoth

Throwback to September 12, 2020, when Paddle for the Cure NYC received our first letter of recognition from the NYC Mayor’s Office for our Fifth Annual Stand Up Paddle Virtual Festival! Paddlers around the world raced on their local waters in support of breast cancer survivors and their families. Thank you to Kostal Paddle, our SUP partner, and to every paddler who made this global race possible. We’d love to bring back our global SUP festival. With the funding, resources, and support of partners and sponsors, we could once again unite paddlers around the world to race for survivors. Others run. Others walk. We paddle. #PaddleCures #KostalPaddle #GlobalSUP #StandUpPaddle #SupportBeyondTreatment

10/27/26 Bowl for Hope PFC brings hope. WILD brings light. The Pink Dragon brings the roar! Together, we create pink waves! Thank you, Kelly Roberts, WILD, our sponsors and volunteers! youtu.be/FzaFulomw0c?si=7hW3…

11/1/26 Honoring lives, celebrating culture, and sharing hope and light! Paddle for the Cure NYC joined this Día de los Muertos celebration to honor loved ones we’ve lost—including those taken by breast cancer—and connect with our diverse community. Remembering those who came before us strengthens our purpose to support those still here. Thank you, Las Doñas , for welcoming us! Special thanks to our lovely paddlers and volunteers, Gladys Varela, Carolina Jaramillo and Victoria, for showing up and sharing our mission with heart. Together, we keep memories alive and spread the light of hope. #PaddleForTheCureNYC #DiaDeLosMuertos #QueensNY #Community #HopeAndLight

When Pink Power meets Pinoy Pride—Purpose, Passion, and Paddling unite to create waves of hope and spread light! Thank you, Belinda Rosales , for the writeup, Lindy Rosales and Boyet Loverita for the photos, and The FilAm for sharing our story! Thank you, Assemblymember Steven Raga , for recognizing our work with Paddle For The Cure NYC (PFC) Read the article here: lnkd.in/gjUsK2sC

PFC gives hope. WILD brings light! 12 teams bowled for hope on 10/27. Thank you Kelly, the WILD team, Gladys Varela, James Wang & our PFC/WILD volunteers! Small but mighty—support us: pfcnyc.org

That’s Leah—the REAL Pink Dragon of the Universe! Small but mighty, with a roar that needs its own bowling lane! 10/27/26 Bowl for Hope—10 years strong! The mind of a dragon, heart of a lion, and tenacity of a fire horse! Thank you to Kelly Roberts and the entire Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) ! PFC gives hope. WILD brings light. Together, we create a movement of pink waves! Hear her ROAR! This is only the teaser—stay tuned for the full video! #PinkDragon #BowlForHope #PaddleForTheCureNYC #10YearsStrong #SmallButMighty

CONGRATULATIONS, CAROLINA! Making waves on and off the water! We are proud to celebrate our very own PFC paddler and dedicated volunteer, Carolina Jaramillo , on her new role as Executive Director of Brand Development at LATINOS LIKE TV MAGAZINE! Together with her daughter Victoria, our young PFC paddler and volunteer, they have generously shared their time, energy, and hearts in supporting our mission and spreading hope to cancer survivors. This is more than volunteerism. It’s a legacy of compassion, leadership, and service passed from one generation to the next! Carolina, your success is our celebration! Keep shining, breaking barriers, and making waves. Your PFC family is cheering you on! Small but mighty. Together, we create waves of hope! #PaddleForTheCureNYC #WomenWhoMakeWaves #GenerationsOfHope #LeadershipWithPurpose #TogetherWeMakeADifference

Honoring lives, celebrating culture & sharing hope! PFC NYC joins Día de los Muertos to remember loved ones and uplift survivors. Nov 1 | 12–4 PM PS19, 98-02 Roosevelt Ave, Corona, Queens Swing by our table & say hello! #DiaDeLosMuertos #PaddleForTheCureNYC

10/27/26 TOMORROW: BOWL FOR HOPE! PFC gives HOPE. WILD brings LIGHT. Together, we create PINK WAVES! We don’t compete to be the biggest. We innovate to expand our GLOBAL IMPACT! Oct 27 | 5:00-8:00PM Frames NYC, 550 9th Ave REGISTER NOW! Be part of the movement! eventbrite.com/e/19991556202…

PFC × WILD: BOWL FOR HOPE STRIKE AND SAVE THE BOOBIES — 10th Year! Bring your team. Bowl with purpose. Stand with survivors. 📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 📍 Frames Bowling NYC 550 Ninth Avenue at 40th Street It’s not a coincidence—even the initials of their first AND last names follow each other! ✨ K → L: Kelly → Leah ✨ R → S: Roberts → Salmorin Kelly Roberts and Leah Salmorin started this beautiful madness together—a force to be reckoned with, building a movement where HOPE meets LIGHT. PFC gives hope. Kelly Roberts and WILD bring light. Together, Lights for Life was born. Scan the QR codes to REGISTER or SUPPORT OR DONATE! #BowlForHope #PaddleForTheCureNYC #PFCxWILD #BreastCancerAwareness #SupportSurvivors

Fierce. Fearless. Pink Power! Leah rebuilt PFC with $25. After facing breast cancer twice, she fights for her Pink Soul Sisters—but needs funding to keep programs moving. Stand with Leah. Fund survivor wellness. pfcnyc.org #BCAM

10/21/26 At Grand Central Terminal , people paused, shared stories, remembered loved ones—and asked us to return. Survivors need support beyond treatment. Through water, movement and connection, PFC stands for physical and mental wellness and stand for water as water is life . Others run. Others walk. We paddle—and pass the light.

SMALL BUT MIGHTY IS COMING BACK TO GRAND CENTRAL for our Circle of Light activation Join Paddle for the Cure NYC for our second visit—giving hope and passing our light this Breast Cancer Awareness Month! ✨ 📅 Tomorrow, October 21 | 4–7 PM 📍 Graybar Passageway, Grand Central Terminal Get your $5 luminary bag + LED light—purchase online and glow with us! Link :eventbrite.com/e/20005220172… #PaddleForTheCureNYC #GrandCentral #BreastCancerAwareness #SmallButMighty #PassTheLight

MOTIVATION MONDAY Just as a few dirty drops cannot define the ocean, a few failures cannot define your journey. Keep your faith in humanity—goodness and kindness still surround us. Never let “I can’t” or “I don’t know” stop you. Say, “I’m willing to learn, and I’ll find a way.” Challenge yourself. Be willing to change. Turn your setbacks into lessons that move you toward success. You are here for a purpose. Share your goodness. Choose kindness. Keep moving and passing your light!

10/18/26 The Pink Dragon landed back at her roots with a powerful blast of Pink Power and Pinoy Pride! Thank you, @RagaForQueens , for recognizing Leah’s advocacy! Giving hope. Passing her light. Small but mighty! #PinkPower #PinoyPride