Tom Jones is an extreme athlete, motivational speaker, martial arts expert, international kickboxing champion, endurance runner, inventor, humanitarian and child advocate. Based on his own tragic experiences as a child at home and in the foster care system, Tom has dedicated his life to helping the less fortunate with a focus on ending child abuse and neglect.

In 2000, he ran an unprecedented 120 consecutive marathons (26.2 miles) in 120 days from his home in Huntington Beach, California to New York City, New York. There he participated in ceremonies and competed in the New York City Marathon to raise money for underprivileged children.  These extreme running events were spectacular media success stories for the principal sponsors: Viking Computer Memory in 1998, 24-Hour Fitness in 1999, and Logic Nutrition in 2000.  The combined value of media exposure for the three events is estimated at more than 3.5 million dollars.

In 2003, Tom once again distinguished himself among all other athletes in the world by running a complete marathon (26.2 miles) in under four hours; then immediately fought a 5-round sanctioned Muay Thai kick boxing match, scoring a third round KO.

Tom has become a role model and inspiration to others. He knows first-hand that without support, at-risk individuals could become tomorrow's abusers, child molesters, delinquents, and criminals-negatively affecting society. With well over 20 years of experience in Martial Arts, Tom has a 4th degree black belt in sport Karate, and holds national, international, and world kick boxing titles.

Tom has dedicated his life and his remarkable athletic durability to bring awareness to major societal issues by staging newsworthy extreme athletic events.  He is a seven-time professional Muay Thai Kickboxing champion, who began his career in Martial Arts at the age of three.  But Tom’s rise to success came only after many years of tragic experiences as a child at home and in the foster care system.  And, his story is one that will motivate anyone to "Adapt, Overcome and Endure," regardless of their past or current situation.

Tom competed in Sport Karate through much of his troubled youth, and in the U.S. Marine Corps, which he joined at the age of 19.  As a Marine, he graduated number one in a class of 3000, and competed in local Martial Arts tournaments.  He continued to place first, eventually winning Grand Championships in his division and turning professional.

Since his discharge from the Marine Corps, Tom, has been on a mission to help underprivileged children.  In 1998, 1999 and 2001, he ran the distance of the entire length of California to raise money and awareness for this cause. 

Tom Jones has continued his extreme ways, and as the oldest competitor in the sport, won the North American Welterweight Kickboxing title this past year.  His next extreme event is scheduled for September through November 2007, when Tom (accompanied along parts of his course by thousands of other concerned watermen) will traverse the entire U.S. Pacific coastline by paddleboard in an effort to halt the "Plastic Pollution Plague," threatening to destroy our most precious resource.  This project is already receiving widespread support from renowned surfers, the surf industry as a whole, and companies concerned about the preservation of our most precious resource.  

Tom’s athleticism is matched only by his persistence in achieving what he sets his mind on.  He is a proud husband and father, who is helping to ensure that his children and future generations are able to enjoy the ocean.  Tom hopes that the upcoming Paddle Project will inspire others to push their limits to make the world a better place, and show today's youth that anything is possible with passion and dedication.

For more information on this upcoming extreme event, or to discuss a product endorsement arrangement, contact Tom Jones directly, at 714-264-9070 or extremerunner@verizon.net  The Tom Jones Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.