Graduation Day at an Urban Kayak Camp
Briefly

Jessie Stone runs a clinic in Uganda, combining her medical expertise with her passion for kayaking, transforming personal adventure into social impact through health education.
Stone founded Soft Power Health after realizing the local population's lack of awareness about malaria during a kayaking trip, responding proactively to both health needs and her adventurous spirit.
Together with Eric Jackson, Stone conducts a summer camp in New York for troubled teens, offering them immersive experiences in varying water terrains to grow confidence and resilience.
Describing the camp's path through diverse waters, Stone contrasts the tranquility of magic rivers with the thrill of rapids, emphasizing nature's role in healing and growth.
Read at The New Yorker
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