Paige Douglass
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PAIGE
Tours Completed: 2023-Ridiculous Stunt Tour
Team Role/Function: Running 1 of the 2 legs from Miami to Key West. 85 miles straight.
How did you become a Castaway? Vince and I are running friends and he connected me and thought of me!
Why are you a Castaway? To raise money for a wonderful cause, to be part of an amazing team with a common goal, and for the adventure of a lifetime! I am super excited to challenge myself to run the furthest distance I have ever run.
What is your "essential gear" to be a good Castaway? A good attitude, a watch that lasts 24 hours, and lots of carbs to keep me happy
Conch Republic Navy Rank: Haven’t had the honor of being inducted
Favorite Castaways moment: Just getting started, haven’t experienced any yet but sure they’ll be great
Favorite Castaways quote: Just getting started.
Tell us about your Family: Along with my parents, I have a twin brother, Cameron, and an older brother, Brad! Cameron lives in Denver, CO with his fiancé Kelsey, and Brad lives in Chicago, IL with his wife Steph.
Where are you from? Originally from Lake Forest, Illinois
Where'd you go to high school? Lake Forest High School
Where'd you go to College/Grad School? Bachelor's Degree-- Elon University, North Carolina, Master's Degree-- Edinburgh Napier University in Edinburgh, Scotland, PhD (ABD)-- University of Wisconsin-Madison
Where do you work? I am a Medical Teacher at Somerset Canyons in Boynton Beach, FL! I am also the Track and Field and Cross Country coach at the school.
Favorite music/artists: The Head and the Heart, Mt. Joy, Mumford and Sons
Favorite movies/genre: I love dramas! Or any movie with Robin Williams in it. Favorite one is Patch Adams or Good Will Hunting
Favorite books: N/A... I only read textbooks and research articles and those are not fun haha
Personal Fun Fact: I am pursuing my PhD in Physical Activity and Cancer research and I am certified in Cancer Rehabilitation! I have worked with cancer patients and survivors and help create exercise programs for them to help their quality of life, strength and endurance.
How have I helped carry out the CAC mission of funding cancer research and honoring those who have fought the fight? Putting one foot in front of the other!