On May 16, extreme athlete, Tom Jones will set off on a 2,800 mile paddle from Key West to New York to help stop plastic pollution. Tom's conviction to social and environmental causes has sent him on numerous long distance running and paddling adventures, all backed by a sole mission to bring awareness to various causes that ultimately affect the future of America's youth. Ocean pollution is no exception. It is a growing threat to the health of our oceans that is 100% preventable. 

World Record of 1,250 miles he set at the California Paddle Challenge in 2007. South Florida appearances lined up include the send off in Key West with stops in Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.

[Plastic Quick Facts]

- A plastic milk jug takes 1 million years to decompose.

- Americans use 2.5 million plastic bottles every HOUR.

- Nearly every piece of plastic EVER made still exists today.

- Recycled plastic can be used to make things like trash cans, park benches, playground equipment, decks, and kayaks.