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“Life Is A Wave” Goes Big In San Francisco
Save The Waves raises $50K at annual fundraiser to protect surf spots
San Francisco, CA – Life Is A Wave, the annual fundraiser hosted by Save The Waves Coalition, rolled into downtown San Francisco last Thursday night, May 27th. The event raised $50,000 for Save The Waves’ environmental programs, to further protect and preserve surfing coastline around the world.
STW also presented Billabong USA president Paul Naude with the organization’s 2010 Wave Saver Award for his environmental and humanitarian work on behalf of the surfing community. “I’d like to dedicate this award to all the volunteers of surf activism,” said Naude to a cheering crowd during his rousing acceptance speech.
“We’re honored to have such a strong turnout and truly appreciative of all the support for our efforts,” said Save The Waves executive director Dean LaTourrette. “ButLife Is A Waveisn’t just about Save The Waves, it’s about rallying the greater community around the importance of coastal protection and the value of special surfing areas.”
Life Is A Wave featured live music from Chilean legend Funky C, Miami multiculturalists Xperimento, and acoustic surf rocker Jon Swift, as well as sets by DJ Solomon and DJ M3.
Save The Waves sends an enthusiastic thanks to all those who donated to the auction and attended the event, as well as Life Is A Wave2010 event sponsors, including Carve Designs, Clif Bar, Hog Island Oyster Company, Jim Beam, Limón Restaurant, Longboard Vineyards, Mavericks Surf Ventures, Patagonia, Ocean Vodka, Quiksilver Foundation, Sovereign Earth, Surfline, Zola Acai and 21st Amendment Brewery. See below for a complete list of event friends and donors.~
Save The Waves Presents:
Life Is A Wave
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Music by: Jon Swift * Xperimento * Funky C * DJ M3 * DJ Solomon
Live & Silent Auctions
A fundraiser for Save The Waves' environmental programs
This annual fundraiser bash is a benefit for Save The Waves Coalition's nonprofit environmental programs, and this year Life Is A Wave features live music by Jon Swift, Xperimento and Funky C, a live and silent auction, and musical performances by DJ M3, DJ Solomon. & DJ Russell Vargas. San FranPsycho will be excitedly printing T-shirts in their special live performance screen printing.
Illustration By Tom Veiga
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SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR EVENT SUPPORTERS:
Surf Addict / Kaenon / Geoff Ragatz / La Casa Del Camino / Andreini Surfboards / Santa Cruz Board Builders Guild / Beach Chalet / Hotel Triton / Parc 55 Hotel / Tony Hawk / Synergy Surboards / Imagine Eco/ Channel Islands / Stickman Surfboards / Billabong / Body Glove / Saffron Cafe / Random Ridge Wines / Rocket Cafe / Del Uva Wine Bar / Forever Stoked / Mayo Wine Bar / Emmy's Spaghetti Shack / Kashi / Las Olas Surfboards / Lark Creek Steak / Presh Jewelry / Elise Lorimer-Yoga Tree / La Joya del Mar / Entropy Surfboards / Sunset Pet / Carve Designs / Anna Seven / Travis Weller / Will Henry / Mona P / Casa Silva Winery / Meersohn Hotel / FCD Surfboards / Wolfgang Bloch / Cowgirl Creamery / RN74 / Chivo Art / Conservacion Patagonia / Tartine Bakery / Tom Veiga / Travis Reynolds / Noriega Produce / Nick Allen—Focal Designs / Patrick Trefz / Doug Acton / James Kelly / Alaska Brewery / Alex Martins / Katchafire—Fat Freddy's Drop / Trek 6 / OrbElement / Tooth-N-Nail Jewelery / WTB Mountain Bikes / Wend Magazine / Keoki Galleries / Overland One Salon / Cristy Feaver Jewelry / Blush / Susan Gavornik / Christopher Anway / Jargon Wine / Sony Pictures / Redwood Room / Square Tree Designs / Spa Bar / Acabello Salon / Red Light Management / Another Planet Entertainment / The Pizza Place / Ian Ernzer / Barra Brothers Jiu-Jitsu / Paul Ferraris / Don Montgomery / District Wine Bar / Adam Warmington / Giant Reef Limo / Mendo Kayak / The Little River Inn / Christine Kelly / Quiksilver / Llewellyn Ludlow / Rincon Chiropractic & Massage / Birdhouse / Seth Migdail / Caffe Lucio / The North Face / Sector Nine / Triple Crown / Sauce/Shine / Darrel Jones / Corbin Pagter / Monique Laliberte / Matt Proehl / Art Gimbel / Jamy Donaldson / Scott Eggers / Colin Vincent / Brian Overfelt / Xcel Wetsuits / Harmony Festival / Teva-Deckers / San Franpsycho
