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25th Jun 2013

Duct Tape Surfing: The Inspiring Story of A Paraplegic Woman’s Determination to Surf the Ocean

This is a story that brought tears to our eyes

Una Kavanagh

18 years ago Pascale Honore was in a horrific accident that left her paraplegic and destroyed her dreams of surfing.

But with a little help from her friends, family, a bit of duct tape and sheer determination she was able to make her way back into the ocean and once again call herself a surfer.

“The first time I saw the ocean I was mesmerized and just wanted to live by the water” she says.

You can find out more about Pascale’s duct tape surfing here. Just simple proof that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. We wish her well!

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