Javier Hermida

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Hermida

  • Castaways nickname: N/A

  • Tours Completed: 2021 - BlackJack Tour; 2022-Carry On Tour; 2023-Ridiculous Stunt Tour; 2024-Here Comes the Sun Tour

  • Team Role/Function? Founder of Cycling Division

  • How did you become a Castaway? I'm not really sure... As a teacher-alumnus of Columbus High School, I have always held the Castaways with admiration. Last year, as a form of homage, I biked from Key Biscayne to Key West. This year, I asked if I could bike as a Castaway. And they said: yes! ... So, here I am :)

  • Why are you a Castaway? I like to do good things and, helping to fund Cancer Research is good.

  • Outside a kayak/bicycle, what is your "essential" gear? On this trip: My bike, those tightly padded cycling shorts, helmet, and sunglasses.

  • Conch Republic Navy Rank? Haven’t had the honor of being inducted yet.

  • Favorite Castaways moment: N/A

  • Favorite Castaways quote: N/A

  • Tell us about your family: I have a beautiful wife and soulmate, Rocky Paz. She is my rock (pun intended.) And, I have three intelligent, outgoing, loving daughters (Nia, Lelia, Kaya.)

  • Where are you from? Born and raised in Miami, FL.

  • Where'd you go to school? Christopher Columbus High School; FIU; Barry University

  • Where do you work? I am a history teacher at Christopher Columbus High School.

  • Favorite music/artists: Go to artists are Pink Floyd, Vulfpeck, Bob Marley, Lauryn Hill, The Beatles...

  • Favorite movies/genre: Big Lebowski.

  • Favorite books: The Sun Also Rises, An Empire of Wealth, As One Is

  • Fun facts about you: One of my daughters is named after my favorite Bob Marley album.

  • How have I helped carry out the CAC mission of funding cancer research and honoring those who have fought the fight? I hope to fundraise by putting a cycling crew together and riding to Key West as we spread awareness of the Castaways' fight against Cancer.