Event Details & Registration
Sat, Mar 08
|Carmel-by-the-Sea
Paddle Out
This inspiring and uplifting feature documentary follows the journey of Melissa, a 33-year-old surfer with Cystic Fibrosis, who refused to let anything—not even the need for an oxygen tank—keep her from the waves.
Time & Location
Mar 08, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monte Verde St., Between 8th and 9th Avenues, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA
About The Event
An emotional and inspiring documentary that tells the extraordinary story of Melissa Pappageorgas, a fearless surfer who refused to let cystic fibrosis define her. From the moment she first felt the ocean’s pull, Melissa knew that surfing was more than a sport—it was her lifeline, her escape, her joy. Even as her lungs weakened and she relied on an oxygen tank to breathe, she never gave up the waves that gave her life meaning.
Through love and loss, triumph and challenges, Melissa’s journey is one of unshakable courage. She faced every obstacle with grace, pushing through each labored breath, every hospital stay, and the uncertainty of her condition. Her spirit remained unbreakable, her laughter ever-present. She held onto dreams of a second chance, believing in the power of hope, community, and the ocean that had always carried her forward. But Paddle Out is not just a story of struggle; it is a celebration of joy, resilience, and the human…