Look To The Stars News: SurfAid

Kelly Slater Makes A Perfect 10 For Charity

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0000

The Quicksilver Foundation is donating $10,000 to 10 different charities-all of which were selected by 10-time world surf champ, Kelly Slater.

It’s called “Ten for 10” and is a sort-of ‘bonus’ for Slater earning his 10th ASP Title.

As for the donation, Slater said, “Ten $10,000 donations is really special. As a kid I could not have fathomed being able to give such a nice gift to charities I believe in and it was totally unexpected! Thank you again to Quik and the Quik Foundation, and I hope these special groups find this to be a big help in the holiday months.”

Jason Mraz To Be Honored By Surf Industry Charity

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Humanitarian Fund is proud to announce Jason Mraz will be honored as the 2010 Humanitarian of the Year at Liquid Nation Ball 7, the official fundraiser for the SIMA Humanitarian Fund, on Saturday, August 14, in La Jolla, California.  

The two time Grammy award winner is known for his selfless dedication to charitable causes, and is an avid supporter of Life Rolls On, an organization that utilizes surfing to improve the quality of life of young people affected by spinal cord injury. Mraz has dedicated himself to promoting Life Rolls On by garnering public support, serving as an honorary chairman for their events, and performing benefit concerts. In addition to his efforts for Life Rolls On, Mraz’s humanitarian work also extends to groups such as the Save The Music Foundation, MusiCares, Free The Children, as well as his hometown arts program, SPARC.   

“The SIMA Humanitarian Fund is honored to recognize Jason Mraz as the 2010 SIMA Humanitarian of the Year,” said Fernando Aguerre, SIMA Humanitarian Fund President and Liquid Nation Ball Chairman and co-founder. “As a fellow surfer who calls the beaches of San Diego home, Jason is one of our own. He not only inspires us and millions of young people around the world with his amazing musical talent, but we are all immensely impressed by his humble and eager heart to help others and make this world a better place.”  

SurfAid CD Helps Tsunami Victims

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:30:00 +0000

A new CD raising money for some of the areas of Indonesia still recovering from the Boxing Day Tsunami tragedy went on sale exclusively in New Zealand last week.

SurfAid – The Music has been produced by SurfAid International, an organization that aims to improve the health and self-reliance of communities in remote geographical locations regularly visited by traveling surfers.

The new CD features songs specially donated by acts such as John Butler, Bob Marley, Liam Finn, Neil Finn, The Black Seeds, and a special duet between Crowded House and Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder.