Michele Baldwin’s 700-mile pilgrimage down the Ganges river in India to received honors as Top Expedition at the 2012 SUP Awards. SUP magazine created the SUP Awards as standup paddling’s top honor, recognizing the absolute best that this sport has to offer. 

Michele’s mother, Ruth Frazier, was on hand to accept the award. Frazier noted that Michele’s ultimate goal “was not just to be a person doing this, but to raise awareness.” Michele’s Starry Ganga journey has indeed succeeded in raising awareness about cervical cancer and raising funds for GIAHC and its efforts in India as well.

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