2nd Next National SUP Day Will Fight Cystic Fibrosis

USA - NEXT Swimwear – known for integrating swim, fitness, and fashion – is proud to announce the 2nd Annual NEXT National SUP Day taking place nationwide on June 15, 2013. The company has once·again teamed up with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) to celebrate the burgeoning sport of stand up paddle boarding·(SUP) and raise awareness of the health benefits the sport provides young people who suffer from Cystic Fibrosis (CF).·CF is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of nearly 30,000 children and adults in the·United States.

Going on four years, NEXT has closely aligned with CFF and is excited to partner with the organization to promote this special day of SUP festivities. Scheduled SUP Day events are taking place in Chicago; Austin; San Diego; Newport Beach, CA; Palm Beach, FL; Clinton, CT; Brick, NJ; and Grand Haven, MI. At each event, professional and avid stand up paddlers will hold free clinics for children afflicted with CF. The Chicago, Newport Beach, Clinton, and Brick events are also free and open-to-the-public. Additional events around the US are expected to "pop-up" day of.

"Year two of National SUP Day has grown from five events to eight events, and we know that others are going to pop-up on that day," said Lisa Vogel, president of NEXT Swimwear. "The event really is more of a nationwide day of celebration, and we're excited to work side-by-side with CFF to raise awareness of their cause while we all enjoy SUP!"

“Through the generosity and support of companies like NEXT, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is able to share the exciting health benefits of SUP with the CF community,” said Michael Shumard, executive director of the Orange County Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. "Our kids and families really look forward to the hands-on experience, whether they are paddling for the first time or are already pros."

National sponsors include: Kaenon, Quickblade, NSP, REI, Designer Whey, SwimSpot.com, and SUP Magazine. For more info and to RSVP, visit www.NationalSupDay.com.

ABOUT NEXT Swimwear

NEXT Swimwear is an active and swim separates line that caters to the active on-the-go woman’s wardrobe needs – taking her from her morning SUP session throughout her active day in comfort and style. Created by the swimwear experts at Raj Manufacturing —swimwear’s leading house of fashion – NEXT features on-trend tankinis, sport bras, boy shorts, one pieces, and other active/attractive swim pieces. The complete NEXT collection is available at fine retailers across the globe, including the online hot spot for all things swim, www.swimspot.com. For more information, visit www.nextbyathena.com.

ABOUT Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. The foundation is the leading organization in the United States devoted to cystic fibrosis. It funds and accredits more than 115 CF care centers, 95 adult care programs and 50 affiliate programs, and has 80 chapters and branch offices nationwide.

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