Encinitas resident Chris Conway, 46, is a man on a mission. Between running his action sports marketing event consulting business and putting the finishing touches on projects around the globe, the former tennis pro is preparing for the third annual Clash at Clairemont on March 14.
The event mixes skateboarding demonstrations and contests with vendors and live music for a fun-filled day to raise funds for Grind for Life. Conway is a founding member of the board of directors of Grind for Life, an organization dedicated to raising funds to help people with cancer meet the burdensome expenses that come along with the disease.
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“Arden Taylor was only 42 years old when one day he left work early due to a terrible headache. He found out shortly thereafter that he was suffering from inoperable brain tumors. News traveled fast through the surf community and when a young surfer heard about Ardens condition he instantly asked, “Is there something we could do to make him feel better?” The Akins family & the Ventura Surf Club together decided to have a surf benefit in Ardens name.Â
The benefit is open to everyone…
…Make sure to check out this years event at C-Street March 15-16. This year’s benefit goes to Mike Fisher, who not only  rips on a long board  but a all around great person.  When he was diagnosed with stage 3 brain cancer the community was quick to come together to help him. A tumor was removed from his head a few weeks ago, but to fully rid himself of the disease he is attending a treatment facility in Texas. The costly treatment could save his life if its a breakthrough. Please come out to support this event!… Details
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The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is gearing up for its annual regatta on Lake Pontchartrain, and one college student is making a splash by introducing a new sport to the event.
Kiteboarding is a sport that many have never even heard of, but for University of New Orleans senior Chris Stuckey, it’s his passion.
And he’s getting the word out about his plans to kiteboard across the lake, from Mandeville to Metairie…. Details
To donate to Stuckey’s efforts, you can visit his Web site.
Andrew “Drew†James Entin, 41,of Truckee, Calif., graduated from this life on March 3, 2009, of injuries sustained during avalanche control work at Squaw Valley……
….Donations can be made in Andrew’s memory to Squaw Valley Ski Patrol Avalanche Education Fund. Please mail to Squaw Valley Ski Corp, Attn: Ski Patrol, PO Box 2007, Olympic Valley, CA, 96146. Also, donations can be made to Plumas Bank to help the family, checks payable to Shanna Entin in memory of Andrew Entin…. DetailsÂ