Sebastian Mas

SEBASTIAN

• Castaways nickname: Ibis

• Tours Completed: 2023-Ridiculous Stunt Tour

• Team Role/Function: Paddler

• How did you become a Castaway? After admiring the Castaways crew including my cross country coach, Eric Pino, and their amazing work, I wanted to assist and help in any and every way possible to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.

• Why are you a Castaway? I lost my grandfather and other family members and friends to cancer. I will do anything I can to eliminate the suffering and pain experienced by the patients and families.

• What is your "essential gear" to be a good Castaway? Love, compassion, resiliency and determination.

• 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: I am the son of a Columbus and Lourdes graduate who have volunteered for over 30 years at Miami Children's Hospital setting a great example to follow. My brother, uncles, and cousins are all Columbus graduates as well. My grandfather is also a Marist alumnus.

• Where are you from? Miami, FL

• Where'd you go to high school? Christopher Columbus High School

• Where do you work? I have a pressure cleaning business called Miami Mobile Cleaning.

• Favorite music/artists: I love latin and country music. My favorite artist is Alan Jackson.

• Favorite movies/genre: I love comedies.

• Favorite books: Anything educational or funny.

• Personal Fun Fact: People call me "all in", because when I set my mind to something I will not stop until I exceed my goals.

• How have I helped carry out the CAC mission of funding cancer research and honoring those who have fought the fight? I will use this mission to raise money in every way possible as it is essential for a cure. I will honor my family members who battled cancer.