Radwa Hassan Surfing Is the Motivation That We All Need

By Sarah Alblowi On Sep 4, 2019

Radwa Hassan, the first visually impaired presenter of a TV show in Egypt, was spotted breaking barriers once again in the North Coast. The brave host was surfing with the founder of Surf Camp Egypt, Omar El Sobky to accomplish what first seemed impossible. Seeking adventure, the brave determined Radwa wanted to ride the waves, and gave all of us the motivation we needed.

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I had the pleasure to teach surfing to Radwa Hassan. She is a TV host on DMC’s Safira Aziza show, the first visually impaired presenter of a TV show in Egypt. Radwa Hassan lost her eyesight after she was prematurely born but that did not stop her from seeking adventure. When Radwa called me I had no idea how we'll pull this off but I felt that it's possible, you only need to see the wave in order to catch it but if someone pushes you on it then you can just enjoy the ride and surf. The unexpected happened and she was a natural, she made it easy on us by being adaptable and focused. She was determined to do it and she did!! Probably one of the best moments in my teaching years when I saw her ride a wave for a few seconds. Radwa is hooked, stoked and can't wait to surf again. So the questions is! What's stopping you from pushing your limit! Just a thought.

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After riding her first wave for a few seconds, she was exhilarated. Her focus made her a natural, leaving her ready for more lessons. Her coach, Omar El Sobky, described the moment as one of the best in his teaching career.

Radwa is no stranger to challenges, prior to being a TV host on DMC’s Safira Aziza show, she was working on the radio station Yalla Beena on Radio 9090 on Sundays. Despite her disability, which was a result of high oxygen which damaged her retina after she was prematurely born. Full of life, she grew up aspiring to be a radio host but was met with rejection after graduation. The fighter that she is, continued to pursue her education by taking language, HR and communication courses which landed her several jobs amongst call center jobs.

WE SAID THIS: What’s stopping you from pushing your limits?