Tampa, FL – November 2025 — Aglife Media Founder and Produce Industry Podcast host Patrick Kelly has returned from the 2025 Annual Water for All Hike, joining Continental Fresh and BLUE Missions for a four-day, purpose-driven trek to the summit of Pico Duarte, the tallest mountain in the Caribbean.
This marks Patrick’s fourth consecutive year participating in the climb, which supports the Water for All Initiative—a program dedicated to providing sustainable, long-term access to clean drinking water for rural communities in the Dominican Republic and Latin America.
The 2025 hike brought together produce industry leaders, nonprofit partners, families, and volunteers to take on a challenging 23-mile ascent and descent through national parks, cloud forests, river crossings, and over 10,000 feet of elevation.
“This hike isn’t just an adventure—it’s a responsibility,” said Patrick Kelly, speaking on behalf of Aglife Media. “We hike so families don’t have to. We hike for the communities where walking miles for water is still a daily reality. Supporting clean water access is one of the most meaningful things we can do as an industry and as human beings.”
Patrick was joined again by his wife, Renae Kelly, and their son, Ty, making this year’s climb an even more personal, emotional experience.
Water access is foundational to the global produce supply chain. Every grower, packer, shipper, retailer, and consumer is connected through the simple truth that fresh food cannot exist without clean water.
More importantly, communities that support agricultural regions around the world rely on safe, reliable water sources for health, education, and economic stability.
Continental Fresh’s Water for All Initiative, powered by its Hydrating Humanity Mango Program and strategic partnerships with BLUE Missions, ensures that funds raised go directly into infrastructure—gravity-fed water systems, sanitation projects, and community-led development.
“Clean water is not optional. It’s not a privilege. It’s a human right,” said Kelly. “For our industry to thrive, the communities that sustain it must thrive as well.”
As a media company deeply rooted in produce industry storytelling, Aglife Media remains committed to spotlighting initiatives that inspire connection, responsibility, and collective action.
“The Water for All Hike embodies the best of who we are,” Kelly added. “Our industry doesn’t just grow produce—we grow people, communities, and opportunity.”
A special thank you to the sponsors who helped make the 2025 trek possible, including:
Golden Star Citrus
Grocery Outlet
Market Basket
Thx! Dreams
And numerous individual supporters across the produce and agriculture community
Registration for the 2026 Water for All Hike will open soon.
Individuals, families, and companies interested in participating or supporting the initiative can learn more at:
Aglife Media is the home of The Produce Industry Podcast, Fresh from the Field Fridays, and media platforms dedicated to telling powerful stories across the global produce supply chain. Founded by Patrick Kelly, Aglife Media connects industry leaders, brands, and communities through authentic content, education, and storytelling.