As Thanksgiving approaches, surfers give thanks by donating
You would have to be stranded on an island, no pun intended, not to know about the destructive turn of events that recently occurred in the Philippines, where Typhoon Haiyan tore through the densely populated Cebu City. In her aftermath, four million people have been displaced, according to reports, and days ago the Wall Street Journal reported that “Typhoon Haiyan killed at least 3,982 people, injured 18,266 people, and 1,602 are missing.” … Pictures and more
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SIMA Humanitarian Fund & Industry Leaders Make Funds Immediately Available for Super Typhoon Haiyan Relief
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (November 13, 2013) – The SIMA Humanitarian Fund, joined by key donors, has pledged $7,500 in funds immediately available for disaster relief in the Philippines. The SIMA Humanitarian Fund Board of Directors is also encouraging the surf industry and the industry’s donor network to join in and support this emergency relief.
The $7,500 was quickly pooled via the SIMA Humanitarian Fund, and industry leaders/donors Fernando Aguerre, Paul Naude, Bob McKnight and the James Caccavo Family. The money is being … More
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If you fancy getting your hands on Danny MacAskill’s bike used in his Imaginate film or one of Steve Peat’s Custom Troy Lee lids which they have both kindly donated to help raise money for Ride for Michael. All you have to do, is bid.
Steve Peat tells us more about the charity … Video and more
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Visit these links to learn how to help victims of the deadly typhoon in the Philippines:
WORLD FOOD PROGRAM
The World Food Program is working to bring food to refugees around the world and people facing hardship due to natural disasters. The organization is mobilizing quickly to reach those in need in the Philippines, according to its website, and donations will help provide emergency food assistance to families and children in the area devastated by a typhoon.
PHILIPPINE RED CROSS
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has deployed assessment, rescue and relief teams to evaluate the damage from the typhoon and to support rescue efforts.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross, which responds to about 70,000 natural and man-made disaster each year … More
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