SurfAid would like to sincerely thank Fernando and Santiago Aguerre and the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) for hosting the Liquid Nation Ball on September 17 at Fernando’s amazing oceanfront home.
A crowd of more than 400 surf industry executive and VIPs gathered to celebrate the wonderful work of SurfAid and 12 other surf-related charities. During the evening, Shaney Jo, Co-Founder and CEO of the ‘Keep a Breast Foundation’ was awarded the 2011 SIMA Humanitarian of the Year award. ...read more
Liquid Nation Ball 2011 raises $128,000 for SurfAid and 12 other charities
Thursday, September 29, 2011
SurfAid would like to sincerely thank Fernando and Santiago Aguerre and the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) for hosting the Liquid Nation Ball on September 17 at Fernando’s amazing oceanfront home.
A crowd of more than 400 surf industry executive and VIPs gathered to celebrate the wonderful work of SurfAid and 12 other surf-related charities. During the evening, Shaney Jo, Co-Founder and CEO of the ‘Keep a Breast Foundation’ was awarded the 2011 SIMA Humanitarian of the Year award.
Attendees from SurfAid included our very own Liquid Nation Ball #5, SIMA Humanitarian of the year recipient, Dr Dave Jenkins, CEO Andrew Judge, USA board members Paul Riehle, Frank Ragen and Aaron Behle and USA staff Randal Schober and Joanna McGowan.
Once again Fernando showed amazing fashion sense by sporting a pink outfit in tribute to ‘Keep A Breast’ and breast cancer awareness which included a custom painted Panama hat, pink 70s flowered jacket, and hot pink canvas shoes. Overall the event was a huge success with everyone joining together to support SurfAid and 12 other wonderful organizations.
Thanks again to SIMA, Fernando and Santi for your ongoing support of SurfAid.
Liquid Nation Ball 2011 raises $128,000 for SurfAid and 12 other charities
SurfAid would like to sincerely thank Fernando and Santiago Aguerre and the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) for hosting the Liquid Nation Ball on September 17 at Fernando’s amazing oceanfront home.
A crowd of more than 400 surf industry executive and VIPs gathered to celebrate the wonderful work of SurfAid and 12 other surf-related charities. During the evening, Shaney Jo, Co-Founder and CEO of the ‘Keep a Breast Foundation’ was awarded the 2011 SIMA Humanitarian of the Year award. ...read more
Gold Coast Ladies Lunch
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Here’s a perfect opportunity to get the girls together and support SurfAid’s current programs!
Join us on Friday 21 October at Rainbow Bay Surf Club, Snapper Rocks.
Arrive at 12pm for a glass of bubbles followed by a 12.30pm sit down.
Lunch includes two courses matched with wines, tea and coffee.
And there’s a fashion parade showcasing a gorgeous summer range from Treasured Interiors, plus great auction and raffle prizes.
Celebrate and support SurfAid women in the field ... ...read more
Here’s a perfect opportunity to get the girls together and support SurfAid’s current programs!
Join us on Friday 21 October at Rainbow Bay Surf Club, Snapper Rocks.
Arrive at 12pm for a glass of bubbles followed by a 12.30pm sit down.
Lunch includes two courses matched with wines, tea and coffee.
And there’s a fashion parade showcasing a gorgeous summer range from Treasured Interiors, plus great auction and raffle prizes.
Celebrate and support SurfAid women in the field ...
Groups of women volunteers from each community are the core of SurfAid’s health program. Together with staff from the local health department, they provide essential health services to pregnant women, mothers and children. These women are critical to reducing maternal and child mortality at the village level and are our frontline in improving the health and wellbeing of communities.
Tickets are $60 each, or $50 each for tables of 10.
To book, please contact jo@surfaidinternational.org T: 02 9965 7325
Bookings essential. Payment is required at time of booking. Sorry, but there no refunds on purchased tickets.
Gold Coast Ladies Lunch
Here’s a perfect opportunity to get the girls together and support SurfAid’s current programs!
Join us on Friday 21 October at Rainbow Bay Surf Club, Snapper Rocks.
Arrive at 12pm for a glass of bubbles followed by a 12.30pm sit down.
Lunch includes two courses matched with wines, tea and coffee.
And there’s a fashion parade showcasing a gorgeous summer range from Treasured Interiors, plus great auction and raffle prizes.
Celebrate and support SurfAid women in the field ... ...read more
SurfAid Tag Team Corporate Cup
Monday, September 19, 2011
The Tag Team Corporate Cup 2011 is a fun surfing contest to raise funds to support our work in the Mentawai, Nias, Telo and Banyak islands, off the western coast of Sumatra and Aceh.
You are welcome to submit a team - details below.
CONTEST
9am – 5pm Queenscliff Beach, Sydney
Friday 4 November 2011 ...read more
The Tag Team Corporate Cup 2011 is a fun surfing contest to raise funds to support our work in the Mentawai, Nias, Telo and Banyak islands, off the western coast of Sumatra and Aceh.
You are welcome to submit a team - details below.
CONTEST
9am – 5pm Queenscliff Beach, Sydney
Friday 4 November 2011
7pm – late, Kit & Kaboodle bar and nightclub, Kings Cross
Friday 4 November 2011
Five surfers per team: includes one pro/sponsored surfer. You will need to recruit four surfers to make up a team.
Selection of pro surfers - The top 5 fundraising teams will be rewarded with the privilege of choosing from our list.
All other teams will be allocated their fifth surfer.
Each surfer then has to raise $1250 to register ($5,000 in total per team).
To collect sponsor donations, your team will need to register on the SurfAid 2011 Tag Team Corporate Cup Everyday Hero fundraising page. To register your team, go to: www.everydayhero.com.au/surfaid_tag_team_corporate_cup_2011
STEP 1: click on ‘JOIN THIS TEAM’
STEP 2: team captain to complete details
STEP 3: enter team password: surfaid
STEP 4: create your company page, which is linked to the main page
STEP 5: start promoting your page to family, friends and colleagues.
Only the top 10 companies will appear on the main page!
- Your team must reach the minimum $5,000 entry fee target by 10 October 2011.
- Ask your company to match your team’s entry donation.
- Selection of pro surfers - The top 5 fundraising teams will be rewarded with the privilege of choosing from our list. All other teams will be allocated their fifth surfer.
- Once your team has registered, keep fundraising!
Bonus points, awards and prizes will be awarded on the day for a range of novelty categories.
Trophies will be presented to winning teams and fundraisers at the presentation night that evening at the Kit & Kaboodle, Kings Cross.
Details: contact Jo Lynas: jo@surfaidinternational.org or 02 9965 7325
SurfAid Tag Team Corporate Cup
The Tag Team Corporate Cup 2011 is a fun surfing contest to raise funds to support our work in the Mentawai, Nias, Telo and Banyak islands, off the western coast of Sumatra and Aceh.
You are welcome to submit a team - details below.
CONTEST
9am – 5pm Queenscliff Beach, Sydney
Friday 4 November 2011 ...read more
$50,000 Raised at Behind the Palms: Malibu
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Behind the Palms: Malibu held on Friday, September 9 was truly an evening to remember including a live performance by Donavon Frankenreiter, a high energy auction and moving stories about the work that SurfAid continues to deliver in the Mentawai, Nias, Telo and Banyak islands.
Over 500 supporters attended and more than $50,000 was raised to benefit SurfAid.
The evening was MC’ed by Mikke Pierson and Skylar Peak, along with SurfAid Founder Dr Dave Jenkins.
The event, held in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Malibu Surfing Association, was graciously hosted by Malibu Market & Design. It kicked off with a special screening of Behind the Palms: 10 Years of SurfAid, a film documenting SurfAid’s 10 years of humanitarian work, and showcased the SurfAid Schools Program supported by Billabong.
...read more
Behind the Palms: Malibu held on Friday, September 9 was truly an evening to remember including a live performance by Donavon Frankenreiter, a high energy auction and moving stories about the work that SurfAid continues to deliver in the Mentawai, Nias, Telo and Banyak islands.
Over 500 supporters attended and more than $50,000 was raised to benefit SurfAid.
The evening was MC’ed by Mikke Pierson and Skylar Peak, along with SurfAid Founder Dr Dave Jenkins.
The event, held in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Malibu Surfing Association, was graciously hosted by Malibu Market & Design. It kicked off with a special screening of Behind the Palms: 10 Years of SurfAid, a film documenting SurfAid’s 10 years of humanitarian work, and showcased the SurfAid Schools Program supported by Billabong.
Guests were treated to complimentary drinks by Patrón, Kona Brewing Company and Rosenthal Wines and enjoyed a rollicking live music performance by Donavon Frankenreiter. Donavon and his band graciously raised additional money for SurfAid by signing a Córdoba ukulele (donated by Billabong) and allowing a SurfAid supporter to join them on-stage to play along for one song.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to making Behind the Palms: Malibu such an incredible success – especially the Malibu community for their amazing love and generosity.
We hope you will join us again next year (stay tuned for the date)!
Photos: Jobi Manson I www.jobimanson.com
$50,000 Raised at Behind the Palms: Malibu
Behind the Palms: Malibu held on Friday, September 9 was truly an evening to remember including a live performance by Donavon Frankenreiter, a high energy auction and moving stories about the work that SurfAid continues to deliver in the Mentawai, Nias, Telo and Banyak islands.
Over 500 supporters attended and more than $50,000 was raised to benefit SurfAid.
The evening was MC’ed by Mikke Pierson and Skylar Peak, along with SurfAid Founder Dr Dave Jenkins.
The event, held in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Malibu Surfing Association, was graciously hosted by Malibu Market & Design. It kicked off with a special screening of Behind the Palms: 10 Years of SurfAid, a film documenting SurfAid’s 10 years of humanitarian work, and showcased the SurfAid Schools Program supported by Billabong.
...read more
Newcastle Benefit Night Fri 30
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
SurfAid is pleased to announce the Newcastle Benefit Night presented by Nando’s Australia.
Come along and support SurfAid by heading down to Nobbys Beach Surf Club on Friday 30 September where SurfAid founder Dr Dave Jenkins will give a presentation of our current field work and be on hand to meet with you and chat about SurfAid’s programs. As well as live music and entertainment, there will be a silent auction and raffle thanks to our sponsors Latitude Zero Resort, Uluwatu Surf Villas, Billabong, Arnette, Dragon Alliance and more.
Doors open at 7pm and we would love it if you could join us!
Entry is free, but a donation on the door would be much appreciated.
For more info on the event please contact:
jo@surfaidinternational.org or georga@surfaidinternational.org ...read more
SurfAid is pleased to announce the Newcastle Benefit Night presented by Nando’s Australia.
Come along and support SurfAid by heading down to Nobbys Beach Surf Club on Friday 30 September where SurfAid founder Dr Dave Jenkins will give a presentation of our current field work and be on hand to meet with you and chat about SurfAid’s programs. As well as live music and entertainment, there will be a silent auction and raffle thanks to our sponsors Latitude Zero Resort, Uluwatu Surf Villas, Billabong, Arnette, Dragon Alliance and more.
Doors open at 7pm and we would love it if you could join us!
Entry is free, but a donation on the door would be much appreciated.
For more info on the event please contact:
jo@surfaidinternational.org or georga@surfaidinternational.org
Newcastle Benefit Night Fri 30
SurfAid is pleased to announce the Newcastle Benefit Night presented by Nando’s Australia.
Come along and support SurfAid by heading down to Nobbys Beach Surf Club on Friday 30 September where SurfAid founder Dr Dave Jenkins will give a presentation of our current field work and be on hand to meet with you and chat about SurfAid’s programs. As well as live music and entertainment, there will be a silent auction and raffle thanks to our sponsors Latitude Zero Resort, Uluwatu Surf Villas, Billabong, Arnette, Dragon Alliance and more.
Doors open at 7pm and we would love it if you could join us!
Entry is free, but a donation on the door would be much appreciated.
For more info on the event please contact:
jo@surfaidinternational.org or georga@surfaidinternational.org ...read more
Surfing Chefs Margaret River
Monday, September 12, 2011
SurfAid is pleased to announce the inaugural Surfing Chefs dinner event presented by Must Margaret River.
Surfing Chefs 2011 will be an incredible dining experience from five top local chefs with proceeds to support our work in the islands off Sumatra and Aceh.
We would love it if you could join us!
Surfing Chefs will be held on Thursday 13 October 2011 at Must Margaret River - in a region which is as well known for its sensational food, wine and produce as it is for its spectacular surf.
The evening will commence at 6.30pm with drinks and canapés in the bar. Then a sit-down dinner at 7.30pm which will include three degustation courses and dessert, which will be served alongside premium Margaret River wines and beverages from the region. ...read more
SurfAid is pleased to announce the inaugural Surfing Chefs dinner event presented by Must Margaret River.
Surfing Chefs 2011 will be an incredible dining experience from five top local chefs with proceeds to support our work in the islands off Sumatra and Aceh.
We would love it if you could join us!
Surfing Chefs will be held on Thursday 13 October 2011 at Must Margaret River - in a region which is as well known for its sensational food, wine and produce as it is for its spectacular surf.
The evening will commence at 6.30pm with drinks and canapés in the bar. Then a sit-down dinner at 7.30pm which will include three degustation courses and dessert, which will be served alongside premium Margaret River wines and beverages from the region.
Russell Blaikie: Head chef of Must Margaret River
Dany Angove: Head chef of Leeuwin Estate
Aaron Carr: Head chef of Vasse Felix
Jake Drachenberg: Head chef of Clairault
Tony Howell: Head chef of Cape Lodge
Live music will entertain throughout the evening and SurfAid founder Dr Dave Jenkins will give a short presentation of our current field work and will be on hand to meet with you and chat about SurfAid’s programs.
There will also be an auction where you can pick up some fantastic items including a longboard signed by pro surfers at this year’s Drug Aware Pro, including 10x world champion Kelly Slater, a Quiksilver wetsuit, a Russell Ord Art Package as well as many more items to be announced.
You can be a part of this exquisite dining experience by booking a ticket with an all-inclusive price of $150 per person (incl. GST). Bookings are essential so give Must Margaret River a call or send them an email to book your ticket for the inaugural Surfing Chefs 2011.
Must Margaret River
107 Bussell Highway
Margaret River 6285
P: 08 9758 8877
F: 08 9758 8899
E: bistromr@must.com.au
Surfing Chefs Margaret River
SurfAid is pleased to announce the inaugural Surfing Chefs dinner event presented by Must Margaret River.
Surfing Chefs 2011 will be an incredible dining experience from five top local chefs with proceeds to support our work in the islands off Sumatra and Aceh.
We would love it if you could join us!
Surfing Chefs will be held on Thursday 13 October 2011 at Must Margaret River - in a region which is as well known for its sensational food, wine and produce as it is for its spectacular surf.
The evening will commence at 6.30pm with drinks and canapés in the bar. Then a sit-down dinner at 7.30pm which will include three degustation courses and dessert, which will be served alongside premium Margaret River wines and beverages from the region. ...read more
Byron & Komune Benefit Night Wrap
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Thank you for showing your support and coming down to the Buddha Bar & Komune Resort for the SurfAid Benefit Nights, presented by Nando's.
Also, a huge thanks to all of our sponsors, Uluwatu Surf Villas, ESP Surfboards, Afends, Billabong, Style Surfing, Dragon Alliance, Black Dog Surfing, Quiksilver, Arnette, Maddog, Madfish Wines and SoulBowl who all donated fantastic prizes and auction items. ...read more
Thank you for showing your support and coming down to the Buddha Bar & Komune Resort for the SurfAid Benefit Nights, presented by Nando's.
Also, a huge thanks to all of our sponsors, Uluwatu Surf Villas, ESP Surfboards, Afends, Billabong, Style Surfing, Dragon Alliance, Black Dog Surfing, Quiksilver, Arnette, Maddog, Madfish Wines and SoulBowl who all donated fantastic prizes and auction items.
Photos: Luis Mori, Komune
Byron & Komune Benefit Night Wrap
Thank you for showing your support and coming down to the Buddha Bar & Komune Resort for the SurfAid Benefit Nights, presented by Nando's.
Also, a huge thanks to all of our sponsors, Uluwatu Surf Villas, ESP Surfboards, Afends, Billabong, Style Surfing, Dragon Alliance, Black Dog Surfing, Quiksilver, Arnette, Maddog, Madfish Wines and SoulBowl who all donated fantastic prizes and auction items. ...read more
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