Look To The Stars News: Surfrider Foundation

Jason Mraz Launches Charity Foundation

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Atlantic recording artist Jason Mraz has announced the establishment of the Jason Mraz Foundation, devoted to supporting a number of charities for which he has been a dedicated and impassioned advocate.

The Grammy Award-winning tunesmith heralded the Foundation’s launch on December 3rd with a sold out intimate benefit concert at the famed Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, California, near San Diego, where Mraz began his extraordinary career by performing in coffee shops.

Long known for his many philanthropic activities, Mraz created the Jason Mraz Foundation to sustain organizations aligned with his four pillars of service: human equality, environment preservation, arts and education, and recovery and assistance. Among the organizations supported by the Jason Mraz Foundation are Free The Slaves, dedicated to eradicating child slavery around the world; True Colors Fund, which promotes the advancement of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality; Surfrider Foundation, dedicated to protecting our world’s oceans, beaches, and waves; the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), which works to protect wildlife and wild places and to ensure a healthy environment for all life on earth; youth organizations VH1 Save The Music Foundation and Free The Children ; the School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC); and the health/rehabilitation charities MusiCares and Life Rolls On, dedicated to improving the quality of life for young people affected by spinal cord injury and utilizes action sports as a platform to inspire infinite possibilities despite paralysis.

Surfrider Foundation To Host Celebrity Expression Session

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:05:00 +0000

Join celebrities from film, music and television at Malibu’s Surfrider Beach on Saturday, September 10 as they surf First Point in the Surfrider Foundation’s 6th Annual Celebrity Expression Session presented by Cali Bamboo.

The hour-long free surf gives participants the opportunity to demonstrate their surfing skills on Malibu’s famous wave, while raising funds and awareness for the organization.

This is the fourth year that the Malibu Surfing Association’s MSA Classic is hosting the Celebrity Expression Session, which has attracted supporters such as Jason Mraz, Eric Balfour, Anthony Kiedis and Flea, and has raised more than $25,000 to protect our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. The MSA Classic is the premier contest in the Coalition of Surfing Clubs’ annual series. This year’s MSA Classic celebrates the club’s 50th anniversary, and is expected to draw 300 athletes from some of the world’s elite surfing clubs.

LTTS Exclusive: Celebrities And Surfers Support Charity At Waterman’s Ball

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000

On Saturday, August 12, at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Nigel, the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) honored three surf-industry legends for their work in and out of the water during the Waterman’s Ball to benefit the SIMA Environmental Fund.

Now in its 22nd year, the event attracted numerous celebrities including Pamela Anderson – with boyfriend, pro-surfer Jon Rose, Nia Peeples, Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction) and emcee Sal Masekela.

Honored at the event were: Big wave surfing champion Greg Long as ‘Waterman of the Year’; Former Malibu mayor and environmental stalwart Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner as ‘Environmentalist of the Year’, and Hawaiian big wave pioneer and legendary shaper George Downing was honored with the ‘2011 Lifetime Achievement Award’.

Surfing Legends To Be Honored At Environmental Charity Event

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) will honor big wave surfing champion Greg Long as Waterman of the Year, former Malibu mayor and environmental stalwart Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner as Environmentalist of the Year, and Hawaiian big wave pioneer and legendary shaper George Downing with the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award, as part of the association’s annual Waterman’s Weekend environmental fundraiser.

The 2011 Waterman’s Weekend will be held August 11-12th and will raise funds for 20 ocean conservation organizations. The weekend begins Thursday, August 11, with the Waterman’s Classic Golf Tournament at the Monarch Beach Golf Links, and culminates on Friday, August 12, with the 22nd annual Waterman’s Ball and auction to be held at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Calif.

Jack Johnson Plants A Tree In Brazil

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Jack Johnson was in Brazil last month, where he was asked to take part in a tree planting ceremony as part of World Environment Day.

In association with his All At Once Campaign and Surfrider Brazil, the singer planted the very first Acu-Jequitib’a tree in the Botanical Gardens in Rio de Janeiro.

Jack Johnson Partners With Charity In Brazil

Thu, 26 May 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Jack Johnson and the All At Once Campaign are partnering with Surfrider Brasil for this concerts in Olinda, Brasilia, Florianopolis and Rio de Janeiro.

You can visit their booth at the concerts to learn more about how to get involved in local projects and find out more about the Surf For the Forests campaign. As part of the All At Once matching donation opportunity, you can make a donation to Surfrider Brasil through June 15 and it will be matched by the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation (up to a total of $2500 US).

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. Learn more about the Surfrider Foundation at www.surfrider.org.

Hayden Panettiere Helps Launch Surfrider Charity Collection

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Actress Hayden Panettiere and pro-surfer/activist Rob Machado co-hosted the launch of the exclusive ‘Surfrider Collection’ for Bloomingdale’s in Santa Monica April 13 to benefit the Surfrider Foundation.

For a limited time only, the men’s department at 13 Bloomingdale’s stores nationwide will host to temporary pop-up shops-within-a-shop. Each shop will feature surf-inspired, beach loving apparel and accessories from designers exclusive to Bloomingdale’s in support of the Surfrider Foundation. The collection features designs by Polo Ralph Lauren RLX, Engineered Garments, Paul Smith, Gitman Bros., Altru, Sea Bags, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Industry of All Nations and more.  

Christina Applegate To Host Celebrity Charity Surf Session

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:30:00 +0000

On Saturday, September 11, 2010 Martyn Lenoble and Christina Applegate will host the Surfrider Foundation’s fifth annual Celebrity Expression Session at First Point, Surfrider Beach in Malibu.

The 45-minute free surf gives celebrity surfers from music, film and television the opportunity to have some fun demonstrating their skills on Malibu’s famous point, while also raising money and awareness for the Surfrider Foundation.

“The Surfrider Foundation is a fantastic organization doing great things for our beaches and coastlines,” says Martyn Lenoble. “We are extremely excited and honored they approached us to host and surf in the Celebrity Expression Session.”

Jack Johnson Announces Gulf Oil Spill Charity Initiatives

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Just days prior to kicking off the second leg of his new tour, Jack Johnson has announced he is donating $70,000 to aid in the Gulf oil spill clean-up.

The money has been pledged through the singer’s Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation, with $30,000 coming from a direct donation and $40,000 in matching grants. Jack recently pledged all of his tour profits to charity through his All At Once Campaign.

According to Jack’s official website, you can help by donating to All At Once partners such as Gulf Waterkeepers, Gulf Restoration Network, Louisiana Bucket Brigade, Ocean Conservancy, National Wildlife Federation, Surfrider Foundation, Galveston Bay Foundation, and Tampa Bay Watch. Your donation will be matched by the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation by up to $2,500.

The Bellamy Brothers Help Save Florida's Beaches From Oil Spill

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

The Bellamy Brothers have lived in Darby, Florida, their whole lives on a ranch thirty miles from the Gulf of Mexico that has been in their family since 1870. They also have a beach house in Seaside, FL, which is why it comes as no surprise that the platinum duo is volunteering their time and support to help save the beaches they call home from the BP oil spill that is now making its way onto Florida’s shores.

The event “Festival of the Beach 2010” will be held on the pristine beaches of Panama City Beach, FL and is hosted by Spinnaker’s Beach Club and 103.5 Hank FM on Sunday July 25, 2010 starting at Noon and will run throughout the night.

Pearl Jam Gets Amongst The Waves For Charity

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Pearl Jam has released the third single from their new album Backspacer – Amongst The Waves – with download proceeds of the video to go to Conservation International.

“There is only one Ocean for everyone and everything,” the group says on a special website it has launched to help promote the single. “It is a finite, precious resource under tremendous economic and environmental pressure. Look after it.”

The site features the new video, as well as eleven things you can do to look after the ocean for present and future generations, including supporting the Gulf Restoration Network, encouraging renewable energy and becoming an ocean activist. There are also links to ocean conservation organizations such as Oceana, Greenpeace and the Surfrider Foundation.

Celebrity Surfers To Attend 24 Hour Charity Surfathon

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:30:00 +0000

World champion surfers Shaun Tomson and Peter ‘PT’ Townend will join Project Save Our Surf founder/actress Tanna Frederick and a number of celebrities when they co- host the Third Annual Project SOS: SURF 24 a 24-hour surfathon to benefit the Surfrider Foundation, Heal the Bay and Inside the Outdoors.

The event will see recreational surfers joined by pro- surfers and celebrities from TV and film as they compete to put up the best wave each hour from 12 noon Saturday, June 19th to 12 noon Sunday, June 20th. One surfer will receive the “SURF 24 Surfer of the Year” trophy. Celebrity surfers expected to attend include Sam Trammel (True Blood), Dylan Bruno (Numb3rs), Jesse Spencer (House), Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints), Chad Lowe (24), Michael Munoz (Amazing Race), Eric Balfour (24), Brandon Boyd (Incubus), David Chokachi (Beyond the Break), Gregory Harrison (Trapper John, MD), Chris Bruno (Dead Zone) and Kathy Zuckerman (Gidget). Surf luminaries participating include James Pribram, Matt Beacham, Mary Osborne, Angie Reno and Jon Ros.

Pearl Jam And Incubus To Be Honored At Charity Gala

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0000

In celebration of the organization’s 25th Anniversary, the Surfrider Foundation will host a star-studded gala on Friday, October 9, 2009 at the California Science Center’s Wallis Annenberg Building in Downtown Los Angeles.

The event will be highlighted by the presentation of the Surfrider Foundation’s Keeper of the Coast Award. The award, which is only given out once every five years, is presented to celebrities who have made significant contributions towards helping the Surfrider Foundation fulfill its mission. This year, musical acts Incubus and Pearl Jam, along with Baywatch actor David Chokachi will join previous winners including Jack Johnson, Perry Farrell and Bruce Johnston and Mike Love of the Beach Boys.

The event will feature a performance by the legendary CAMP FREDDY, featuring members from Jane’s Addiction, The Cult and Guns n’ Roses.

Blue Note Karaoke For Environmental Charity

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Fans of Clerks and Jay and Silent Bob will want to head down to the Key Club in West Hollywood tomorrow night, May 20, to attend the Surfrider Foundation’s inaugural Blue Note Karaoke Experience.

Clerks star Jason Mewes is one of the stars expected to attend the event, along with 10 Things I Hate About You’s Andrew Keegan, The L Word’s Kate French, Ben Grouley, David Chokachi and many more.

Unlike traditional karaoke, Blue Note will allow you to get up on stage and perform your favorite songs with the help of a live band. LA’s own Mister Mister Miyagi will perform pop songs from the 80’s and YOU are their lead singer.

Jack Johnson Goes Barefoot For Charity

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:30:00 +0000

Jack Johnson is kicking off his shoes to lead a host of celebrities in a new auction to save America’s shoreline.

The singer is just one of many conservation-minded stars who have donated their footwear to the auction, which benefits the Surfrider Foundation, an organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.

The Barefoot Wine Rescue Project auction also features shoes donated by Cameron Diaz, Matthew McConaughey, Kelly Slater, Sophia Bush, Andrew Keegan and many more.

Jack Johnson Energizes The Village Green In Germany

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:30:00 +0000

Look to the Stars co-founder Myrlia volunteered with Jack Johnson’s All At Once Campaign at his recent concert in Munich, Germany.

At the age of 17, professional surfer Jack Johnson had an accident which left him hospitalized, and gave him the time he needed to discover that music is where his heart lies. While recovering, Jack wrote songs and played his guitar, and since 2001 has released five albums and built up a huge fan base all around the world. The ocean definitely has a hold on him, though, and in Jack’s relaxed yet energizing music you can almost hear the sound of the cool waves caressing the golden sands of Hawaii.

With his surfing past, Jack and his wife, Kim, find it natural to work at educating people about the environment. At each one of his concerts, a “Village Green” is set up, and here a booth for Jack’s All At Once Campaign is manned by volunteers who share the same passion for this cause. Several local charities are invited to set up tables in the Village Green, and help concert-goers learn how they can make a difference close to home.

Eddie Vedder Rocks Kelly Slater Foundation Benefit

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:06:50 +0000

Eddie Vedder, actor/activist Sean Penn, big-wave mogul Jeff Clark, and host Marty Colombatto paddled out in front of Colombatto’s estate overlooking Cotton’s Point (California) last Sunday, the morning after a private benefit concert by Vedder raised over $350,000 in support of the Kelly Slater Foundation.

Only about 600 lucky people, including Sean Penn, were invited to Colombatto’s estate for the concert to benefit the newly formed Foundation, which raises money to create awareness for environmental groups such as Miocean, Reef Check and the Surfrider Foundation.

Popping in to lend their support for the king-o-waves, were Eddie Vedder and Ben Harper. “Half of every song I’ve ever written, was written in the ocean so that’s sort of my way of giving back,” says Vedder.