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| Save The Waves Founder Will Henry with 2012 Wave Saver Award recipient Wallace J. Nichols. Photo: Sam Henderson |
San Francisco, CA – Life Is A Wave, the annual fundraiser hosted by Save The Waves Coalition, once again washed through the halls of 111 Minna Gallery in downtown San Francisco on Friday night, June 15th. The sixth annual bash raised $60,000 for Save The Waves’ environmental programs, to further protect and preserve surfing coastline around the world.
Wallace “J.” Nichols, Research Associate at the California Academy of
Sciences and environmental campaigner, was presented with the 2012 Wave
Saver Award for his work protecting the ocean environment. “Most people
know I’m an optimist,” said Nichols to attendees at the evening’s VIP
reception. “I’m an optimist because of groups like Save The Waves and
because of people like you in this room that are joining together in
this fight to save our oceans.” Nichols is a longtime Save The Waves
supporter and advisor, and also serves on the World Surfing Reserves
Vision Council.
This year’s event featured an “Evolution of the Wetsuit Fashion
Show,” supported by O’Neill, Hotline, and Matuse Wetsuits, in honor of
the newly dedicated Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve. It also brought
together live music from up and coming artists Mars Today and Jake
Nielsen’s Triple Threat, as well as top talents DJ Julicio and DJ Teeko.
“The event was a tremendous success and we’re so appreciative of the
support for our efforts,” said Save The Waves Executive Director Ginaia
Kelly. “Life Is A Wave is a rallying cry for the greater
community around the importance of coastal protection and the fight to
protect our special surfing areas.”
Save The Waves would like to send an enthusiastic thanks to all those
who donated to the auction and attended the event, as well as Life Is A Wave
2012 event sponsors, including Billabong, Pacifico, Hangar One Vodka,
Clif Bar, Patagonia, Zola, Quiksilver Foundation, RVCA, Surfline, Hog
Island Oyster Co., Longboard Vineyards, Peligroso Tequila, 7x7, and
Earshot Entertainment. Please visit savethewaves.org for a complete list of event friends and donors.
All proceeds from Life Is A Wave benefit Save The Waves Coalition's environmental programs.
For a complete event wrap up, visit savethewaves.org
For a complete event wrap up, visit savethewaves.org
For more event photos, please visit the Save The Waves Flickr page
