last month, i emceed @surfridersd's 18th annual paddle for clean water.
although the actual paddle didn't happen (see below,) it was a tremendous experience.
here's the official video :
from surfriderSD :
For the first time in event history, the paddle 'round the pier was 'postponed' til next year because of big waves. There were 8-10+ faces on the sets and some waves were brushing up against the bottom of the pier. At the recommendation of the lifeguards we did not host the group paddle and it turned into the 'surf for clean water' with some of the locals and visitors alike putting...
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cantore
& clint.
cantore/clint episode ocho: jesse's story
*** NOTE: in the podcast, cantore says the JESSE'S STORY screening is Thursday at 6 p.m. < it is actually FRIDAY (at the same time.)
[podcast]http://chriscantore.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jesse.mp3[/podcast]
to purchase tickets, visit www.sdff.org.
free tickets: first THREE to comment below.
comments / forwards / RT's much appreciated.
THANK YOU, your friends, cantore/clint.
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SURFRIDER's 18th annual PADDLE FOR CLEAN WATER is SUNDAY, sept. 13th.
an attendee since the early 90s, "the paddle" is my FAVORITE surf event in san diego.
in short, the ocean gives SO much, it's a wonderful way to say thanks/pay respect.
involved over the years as a radio partner, today i volunteer as an emcee. here's a clip from last year (joined on stage by a special guest, ha!) :
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNdoZkcH0iY[/youtube]
bill hickman, a friend and SURFRIDER foundation's san diego chapter coordinator, continues to do a tremendous job with the event....
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my dear friend, hilary @ fm949, forwarded me the following press release.
as a father and surfer, it got to me.
i look forward to attending the benefit (hope to see you there.)
yes, ian will surf again...
IAN WILL SURF AGAIN
“Local restaurant and musicians put on benefit for Carlsbad boy”
“Ian Will Surf Again, A Party For A Good Cause” will happen at the Bareback Grill, downtown on Saturday, March 28th, 2009 from 6:00 PM -2:00 AM. The benefit’s goal is to raise money for the rehabilitation expenses of 6 year old Ian McFarland, who lost both parents and suffered traumatic...
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last night, in support of my buddy, mark jacobs (former FOX6/san diegan,)
i attended a fancy hollywood screening of his new (inspirational/moving) documentary, entitled "jesse's story."
an incredible turnout on hollywood/vine, it ruled.
over the years, i've interviewed jesse (billauer) about his amazing story, and wonderful foundation, LIFE ROLLS ON.
in short, at the age of 17, a surf accident rendered jesse a quadriplegic in 1996. today, he's the world's first (sponsored) quadriplegic surfer and founder of the non-profit, LifeRollsOn. LRO, creates awareness/activism for spinal...
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