Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
Surfrider is an international grassroots organization that works to protect and preserve the world’s oceans and beaches for all
people. The local chapter is always leading the charge on issues of importance: the Trestles toll road, clean water quality, and
beach access.
San Diego Surf Lifesaving Association (SDSLA)
The SDSLA supports drowning prevention programs in San Diego’s urban communities and promotes aquatic related careers.
They partner with urban elementary & high schools and the city of San Diego pools to provide free swim lessons to kids who
otherwise wouldn’t have this opportunity. 200-500 kids per year get this valuable training from the SDSLA.
Rell Sunn Educational Fund
This non profit educates the public about sportsmanship and the environment, combats juvenile delinquency, and provides
support to battle breast cancer. Inspired by the famous Hawaiian surfer and “Queen of Makaha” Rell Sunn, the foundation
supports the Annual Rell Sunn Menehune Surf Contest for hundreds of children in Hawaii. They also donate funds to the
cancer wing at the Kapiolani Hospital on the island of Oahu in Rell Sunn’s name.
Surfing Heritage Foundation
This foundation preserves the history of surfing for future generations. Located in San Clemente, they collect, preserve, and
document, surf craft, print, photos, oral histories, art, cinematography, and surfing memorabilia.
Friends of Kellogg Park Playground
LJSSA donated $1,000 to help replace the playground structures in Kellogg Park at the south end of the boardwalk.
Big Worm’s Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Local surfers mourned the loss of Matt Joyce who passed away a few days prior to our 2008 Menehune Contest. The LJSSA
decided to donate a portion of the event proceeds to Big Worm’s CFF which benefits children in treatment.
Beach & Boardwalk Improvements
LJSSA has set aside $4,000 in restricted funds to be used on future improvements. We expect to be involved with any
community plans moving forward and will look forward to all your input. LJSSA expects to contribute to and support projects
that will enhance and beautify our beach and boardwalk to make them cleaner, safer, and better!
Charitable Outreach
Every year LJ Shores Surfing Association members nominate and elect worthy causes to receive our
club funds. We’re proud of this tradition, and over the past few years, we have given over $10,000
to non profit charities. Here is who we supported in 2008:
Every year LJ Shores Surfing Association members nominate and elect worthy causes to receive our
club funds. We’re proud of this tradition, and over the past few years, we have given over $10,000
to non profit charities. Here is who we supported in 2008: