Julian, whose mom battled breast cancer when he was five, has been a big advocate of breast cancer awareness over the years.
"I was just a kid when she got diagnosed and I didn't understand what my mum went through and how scary it was until I got older. Given my position, it's easy for me to give a bit back and I enjoy doing it," says Wilson who was named ASP Rookie of the Year for 2011.
Over the last few years on the first ASP World Tour stop on the Gold Coast, the native Australian has donned pink boardshorts and rode a pink surfboard at the event.
He's also auctioned his surfboards (painted by his mom) to give money back to the National Breastcancer Foundation in Australia for which he serves as an ambassador.
"Cancer is such a powerful disease - it affects so many families," says Wilson.
"Ever since I started to raise awareness it's amazing how many friends and random people in the street come up to me and say someone in my family has cancer too. It is such a scary thing."
(Photo credit: Jimmy Lees)
Last year, Julian joined the Nike team alongside a list of athletic legends.
With Livestrong being under the Nike portfolio, it was a natural fit for Julian to get on board the Livestrong campaign this year as well.
"Nike is such a huge company and with Livestrong having the power of Nike and Lance Armstrong behind it, they have a lot of power to raise awareness. This is another great opportunity for me to be able to give back and help the fight against all types of cancer," says Wilson.
Recently, Julian joined Lance along with athletes like NFL star Larry Fitzgerald at the Nike HQ in Oregon this January to help celebrate Livestrong's 15th Anniversary.
He also filmed this video rocking a yellow wetsuit and the Livestrong yellow flag to shows his support.
Julian Wilson - LIVESTRONG from Nike Surfing on Vimeo.
"Really, I live such a blessed lifestyle and it's nothing to ask of me to be part of this. I am so lucky to be doing what I am doing and so thankful that I can give back and raise awareness for the cause."
