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Brad Ludden is a professional kayaker born in Sheridan, Wyoming on May 8, 1981. He started kayaking internationally at the age of twelve. His career has taken him to more than forty countries.

Ludden is the founder of a charity called First Descents, an organization that benefits cancer patients.[2] At age 12, Brad learned his aunt was diagnosed with cancer, and shortly after his mother began volunteer work at a local pediatric oncology camp.[citation needed] He volunteered one day each summer, instructing campers on kayaking. This is when he realized he could serve his community while kayaking. In 1999 he began construction of First Descents and in 2001, construction was finished, with aid from The State of Colorado. [citation needed]

In 2008 he was named Cosmopolitan Magazine's "Hottest Bachelor in America."[3] Ludden's has also started a blog known as Athletes Giving [1] where he highlights athletes involved in charitable work. He lives in Kalispell, Montana. he has numerous sponsorship deals, including deals with - Nike, Smith Optics [2].[4] Dagger Kayaks[citation needed], Subaru[citation needed], AT Paddles[citation needed], Kokatat [3], and Training Day[citation needed]

Philanthropy

First Descents[5] - Founder

Kayaking Career Competition Results

References

  1. ^ "Brad Ludden""Huffington Post",February 2, 2009 | 04:39 PM (EST)
  2. ^ "USA Today"
  3. ^ "Cosmo Mag" Archived January 2, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Smith Athlete List"
  5. ^ "NY Times"
  6. ^ "Teva Mountain Games Results" Archived February 18, 2009, at the Wayback Machine

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Ludden