What surfing taught me about cancer | Tyler Callaway | TEDxSanDiego

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Tyler texted this to Jami before the show - Jami still trying to clarify with Tyler 9-20-2026: What can surfing teach us about cancer? Tyler Callaway is a lifelong surfer and multi-time cancer survivor whose colorful life has taken him from championship surfing and the surf industry to entrepreneurship, invention, philanthropy—and some experiences that sound almost impossible. He was bitten by a shark in the morning, struck by lightning that same afternoon, and somehow walked away from both. But those may not be the most important waves Tyler has faced. After confronting cancer more than once, Tyler discovered that the lessons he learned in the ocean—humility, resilience, perspective, and empathy—could also help him navigate the biggest challenge of his life. Seeing someone survive and thrive can help someone else fight to live. Paying it back by paying it forward. www.allwateradvantage.com #TEDxSanDiego #TEDx #TEDtalks #Cancer #Surfing #giveback Tyler Callaway believes hope becomes r

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