When I first saw the message and called Ruben I was totally lost for words at what I was hearing, 'I have a tumour between the heart and lung!', still, I can't stop thinking about it, it is just so surreal. He is strong, young and fit so I know he will conquer this battle against cancer but we all know this is a tough road ahead and he needs our help.

Please show your support by helping him raise the money he needs for best medical treatment available. How ever little, every bit counts, already he has received such amazing support, I know he has touched so many people and inspired thousands with his crazy kiteboarding so it is moving to see everybody chipping in where they can.

I am auctioning off a board that helped me to victory at the latest World Cup stop in Germany. It is the latest 2016 model that only got released today (1st Sept) so you will be one of the first in the world to own this model. Not only that this was my second board that I used in the first heat of the event in the lighter winds. It is in great condition apart from a few repaired scratches on the heel edge but this board has won heats, thrown slim 720's and been hosed down with champaign :)

Every penny goes to Rubens crowd funding page to raise the money he needs to get him through this tough time. Even if you can't afford the board and would like to help, you can donate at the link below to show your support and get him back on the water throwing those massive kite loops once again.