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In order to raise money for Hydocephalus research, motorcycle stars like Travis Pastrana, Ryan Dungey, and Ashley Fiolek, are donating gear for the 2011 MX for Children ‘Helmets for Hydro’ charity auction.

The auction, which began today on Ebay, features gear from Dungey, Fiolek, Pastrana, Brett Metcalfe, Davi Millsaps, Justin Barcia, Eli Tomac, Andrew Short, and other professional dirt bike riders   …  More

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It’s not uncommon for surfers to travel the world chasing the best waves. But what is out of the ordinary is how members of Surf for Life pass the time when they’re not out on the water. Instead of kicking back and relaxing, they spend their downtime helping build infrastructure for coastal communities.

California native Lissette Perez runs a hotel for surfers near El Cuco beach in El Salvador. She found out about Surf for Life – a grassroots organization which pairs travelers with vital projects in Central America – when a group of surfers from San Francisco stayed at her hotel   …  More

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The Ritz-Carlton resort in Dana Point kicked off its “giving season” Saturday with the second annual Surfing Santa Contest, with competitors in six divisions dressing up like St. Nick and surfing Salt Creek Beach for cash and prizes.

Saturday also opened the fourth annual Holiday Surfboard Auction, with boards from surfing stars, celebrities and artists for show and sale through Dec. 31   …  Pictures and more

The second annual surfing Santa competition to help children with autism.

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