The Castaways Against Cancer, a Relay for Life team ranked 1st in Florida, launched on their 16th Annual kayaking journey, dubbed the “East of Midnight Tour,” at 7:00 a.m. from Virginia Key in Miami, FL on Saturday, June 6. Paddling the equivalent of a marathon a day, the Castaways will paddle a total of 160 miles as a fundraiser supporting the American Cancer Society (ASC) and are expected to make landfall at Higgs Beach in Key West on Friday, June 12.

For a fourth year, Luis de la Aguilera, President and Chief Executive Officer at TotalBank, along with TEAM TotalBank, have pledged their helping hands to the Castaways in hopes of surpassing this year’s fundraising goal of $125,000. To help them reach their goal, please go to https://www.totalbank.com/castaways.

In addition, this year de la Aguilera is kayaking in memory of City of Miami firefighter Lt. Ralf Garcia. A group of Miami firefighters joined the Castaways on the first leg of their trip represented by the Miami Fire Fighters Benevolent Association.

Internationally renowned artist Romero Britto has contributed his support to the Castaways Against Cancer by painting one of the kayaks – sporting a firefighting theme. The team plans on auctioning the kayak upon reaching Key West with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

To track the Castaways’ progress throughout the trip, go to http://www.castawaysagainstcancer.com.