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Save The Waves would like to offer our sincere gratitude to all the companies and individuals who supported "Life Is A Wave" 2008 through financial contributions, product donations, promotional support, and volunteering. Were it not for their generous support, "Life Is A Wave" and the money it raises for Save The Waves' environmental programs would not be possible.
The annual benefit bash for Save The Waves Coalition, received a groundswell of support in downtown San Francisco on Thursday night, May 22. Headlined by The Mother Hips and featuring live music, top DJs, art, and film, the multimedia event kept 111 Minna Gallery at capacity for nearly five hours. When the music finally faded and the bar shut down, over $25,000 was raised for Save The Waves' environmental programs. Oh, and those unfortunate enough to have to work the next morning may have suffered a tsunami of a hangover.
"It was overwhelming to see the breadth and depth of support at the event," said Save The Waves executive director Dean LaTourrette. "I think people recognize that the battle to protect natural coastline is truly a global fight, and affects surfers and coastal advocates alike. It's really gratifying to be able raise funds and awareness for our coastal programs, but also deliver a rip-roaring event for the Bay Area surf community."
In addition to the night's entertainment, long-time San Francisco resident and environmental activist, Mark Massara, received Save The Waves' 2008 Wave Saver Award at the event for his tireless work to protect the California coast. Massara, who works as Director of Coastal Programs for the Sierra Club, has contributed to a string of environmental success as of late, including a victory in February over a proposed toll road through San Onofre State Park in Orange County, as well the rejection last June of a Clint Eastwood-backed plan to develop a swath of Monterey coast.
Special thanks to event sponsors Patagonia, Clif Bar, Zola Acai, Mavericks Surf Ventures, Surfline, and Joie de Vivre Hotels.
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Event Supporters include: 111 Minna Gallery, Aloha School of Surfing, Andreini Surfboards, Aqua Surf Shop, The Beach Chalet, Billabong, Carve Designs, ChicoBag Company, Gras Surfboards, Greener Printer, Hurley, JAM PR, Jetset Energy Drinks, Jungle Red, La Casa del Camino, Las Olas Surfboards, Leatherman, Mandala Surfboards, Mollusk Surf Shop, National Geographic Adventure, Outdoor Research, Paul Ferraris Photography, Petzl, Random Ridge Wines, Rebecca Smith Skincare, Sand Dollar Dude, SC Board Builders Guild, Scott Eggers Photography, SF Station, Sigg, Smith Sunglasses, Solitary Arts, Spy Optics, Stickman Surfboards, The North Face, Vernor Surfboards, Whitehall Lane Winery, William Henry Photography, Weaver's Coffee & Tea, Rebecca Wunderlich Surf Lessons
Click Here to view pictures from last years benefit party.
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