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 WindanSea Surf Club will
host its 22nd annual “Kid’s Day at the Beach,” a non-profit event
offering fun, sun and surfing instruction for underprivileged children,
on August 23, 2008 at La Jolla Shores from 8:00AM to 4:00PM.
Over 60 children from St. Vincent de Paul Shelter for Homeless
Families, located in downtown San Diego, will take part in the “Kid’s
Day” event. The children will have the opportunity to learn how to surf
and enjoy a beachside barbecue lunch and bags of goodies donated by
local and national sponsors. The event teaches coordination and
promotes confidence and enhanced self esteem.
The Day at the Beach Foundation was founded by Scot Cherry, a member of
the WindanSea Surf Club in La Jolla. Cherry was organizer and Director
of the event since its inception in 1986 through 2006 and currently
serves as the event's CEO and spokesperson. He is assisted by Director
Adam Bloomberg and a team of generous supporters from the WindanSea
Surf Club, who volunteer and fundraise for the “Kid’s Day” event.
Volunteers from across Southern California, including members from
other surfing organizations, also attend and assist in teaching the
children.
“For many of these children, Kid’s Day at the Beach is the first time
they have ever been to the ocean, even if they have grown up in San
Diego,” says Cherry. “The joy this event puts in their hearts is
evident; it shows on their faces and makes everything we do to put on
this event worth it one hundred times over. We have made significant
strides with this event over the past 22 years and anticipate an
exceptional turnout of both children and volunteers this year.”
In past years, Kid’s Day has attracted such surfing legends as Mike
Doyle, John Peck, surf photographer Tom Keck, and other local legends
like Peter King, Saxon Boucher, and more. Tifani VanArtsdalen-Swink,
daughter of surf legend Butch VanArtsdalen, has served as co-chair and
the volunteer coordinator for Kid's Day.
Volunteers include San Diego Lifeguard Lieutenant John Greenhaug, who
donates his time to help oversee the safety of the event and teach the
children to surf. At least two physicians donate their time to be
on-hand – WindanSea Surf Club member and President, Dr. Karl Luber, and
Dr. Austin Hewlett, who travels from Huntington Beach each year to help
out.
Silvergate Bank has been instrumental over many years by organizing
fundraising and funds management. The company has created a portal
through their home page where supporters can donate money to Kid’s Day
electronically. The La Jolla YMCA also donates a bus and arranges for a
driver each year. Other donors and sponsors include REEF Sandals,
Quiksilver, MG Ink silk-screeners, Headhunter Sunscreen and several
magazines, including Surfer, Surfing and SurfShot.
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