A Rising Tide Surf Causes Event Returns for Third Year

On February 7, 2012, A Rising Tide Surf Causes event returns to Brooklyn for a night of fundraising and inspiration. Eight surf-related nonprofits will receive proceeds from this annual event that promotes collaboration between surf nonprofits, industry, media and philanthropists.

The nonprofits presenting at the event include The Best Day Foundation, Beyond the Surface International, Surf Resource Network, Surfrider Foundation NYC Chapter, Warm Current, WAVES for Development, Waves for Water, and Waves of Health and are proudly hosted by WAVES for Development and NYC Urchin. These innovative nonprofits, many formed within the last five years, set sail with surfing’s new aloha and a growing trend in giving back.

“Surfing has inspired many individuals to take action in the areas of film, conservation, sustainability, education, health, and humanitarian aid,” said Annie McBride, co-founder of NYC Urchin.“This event brings together representatives from each in a spirit of collaboration”.

“This is a great opportunity to share ideas and success stories with other not-for-profit organizations,” said WAVES for Development International Executive Director Dave Aabo. “It creates a platform for collaboration, celebration and support for the diverse surf nonprofits, media and industry.”

The evening will feature a DJ, film projections, art and designs by Albert Shelton, Matt Schwartz, Ryan Struck, Tcolla, local brews, raffles and a silent auction. Event sponsors include: Bodhi handmade soap, Ditch Plains restaurants, Ella café, Food Freaks, KIND Snacks, Mikoh Swimwear, NYC Urchin, Panda sunglasses, Patagonia UWS, Sex Wax, SMASH productions, and Sir Richards.
 
Event Details:
A Rising Tide Surf Causes Event
Tuesday, February 7. 2012
8:00 – 11:00 PM
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N. 11th Street
Brooklyn, NY
 
More information on the event and tickets can be found at: http://www.stayclassy.org/brooklyn/events/rising-tide-surf-causes-event/e9571

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/arisingtide

About Rising Tide:
Like minds working together can accomplish more than alone. The Rising Tide concept brings surf-related nonprofits, media and businesses together in a spirit of collaboration. Attention and connection benefit those involved – grounded in a notion that a Rising Tide. lifts all boats.http://risingtide.posterous.com/
 
About Waves For Development:
WAVES believes that travel should benefit the people and the communities where it happens. WAVES creates life-enriching experiences in coastal communities through Educational Surf programs that develop youth into healthy & empowered adults and Surf Voluntourism programs that engage travelers & transform their worldview. Community-based programs promote sustainable tourism, social entrepreneurship, life skills/healthy living, environmental conservation and cultural exchange and understanding. W-ater, A-dventure, V-oluntourism, E-ducation, S-ustainability. http://www.wavesfordevelopment.org/
 
About NYC Urchin:
NYC Urching wholeheartedly believes in living a balanced lifestyle, even in the midst of New York City! For NYC Urchin, that balance is the city, the sea, and doing good. In this spirit, NYCUrchin.com is born, a lifestyle site geared toward socially-conscious NYers that like to dig their toes into the sand. Please dive in for daily news on events, fashion, art, and non-profits, all infused with the surf. http://www.nycurchin.com/

Contact:
Dave Aabo
Waves For Development
1016 Mtn River Dr
Lebanon, OR, 97355
5183392142