NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 28, 2026Hillsborough
Captain launches Great Loop journey to raise $1 million for National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
A boat captain is navigating the 7,000-mile Great Loop route to raise $1 million for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. The journey spans the U.S. East Coast, Great Lakes, and Mississippi River before returning to Florida.
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This initiative represents a private fundraising effort aimed at generating $1 million for pediatric cancer research through a long-distance maritime journey.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationNational Pediatric Cancer Foundation“A foundation focused on finding less toxic, targeted cancer treatments for child”locationTampa“The location of the news report origin.”personScott 'Red' Flowers“A stage four melanoma survivor who created the challenge to support pediatric ca”personChris Geib“Spokesperson for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.”personAmanda“Host of the Reel Talk podcast.”locationFlorida“The starting and ending point of the Great Loop journey.”