US Surfing competition - Redmond Competes

ONE OF THE TOP ADAPTIVE SURFING EVENTS IN THE WORLD.

In 2017, the Stoke for Life Foundation held the very first U.S. Open adaptive surfing championship in O’side, driven to bring awareness to the rehabilitative benefits of adaptive water sports and the importance of beach access for people with disabilities. Over the course of the weekend, what the beachgoing crowd quickly learned was that elite world-class adaptive surfing is equal parts inspiring and exhilarating—and totally aggro. Now, each year the best of the best paddle out on the north side of the O’side Pier to claim a piece of the $30,000 prize purse.

Marine to speak at HPU's Veterans Day Celebration

Among the featured speakers will be Afghanistan War veteran Redmond Ramos, a Navy corpsman who was attached to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines. During his deployment, Ramos stepped on an improvised explosive device while providing cover and support for an injured team member, and as a result his leg had to be amputated.

Highpoint University

This year, Afghanistan war veteran Redmond Ramos will speak at HPU’s Annual Veterans Day celebration. After losing his leg, he has continually found opportunities to thrive. He joined TMF’s veteran transition program after leaving the military and is currently pursuing his dream of becoming a motivational speaker.

Tim Kennedy highlights Redmond Ramos

Still can’t believe that I had the pleasure of working with the amazing Tim Kennedy on this project

Redmond featured on The Today Show!

Redmond was featured on The Today Show for his volunteer work

Redmond And Comedian Jeff Ross Joke around on stage

Navy veteran Redmond Ramos turns the tables on comedian Jeff Ross by pulling his prosthetic leg off during an onstage roast by Ross and Dave Attell, during Stand Up for Heroes: Bay Area, May 17, 2018, at The Masonic in San Francisco. Photo by Susana Bates, Drew Altizer Photography, for the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

Brewing young farmers and ranchers

Throughout the weekend we also heard from Redmond Ramos, a veteran, motivational speaker and a past Team USA Invictus Games athlete. Ramos spoke on the idea that sometimes our lives can be changed in a moment and that every obstacle in our way can be an opportunity to grow. 

Redmond Will Keynote alongside the amazing Jim Morris

Redmond will be the second keynote speaker following the incredible Jim Morris (Disney showcased his wonderful story in the movie “The Rookie”). Redmond is very excited to speak with the best in the Farming industry at the 2019 FUSION conference.