Jack’s new charity, the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation, donated funds to support SurfAid’ tsunami response efforts after the devastation in the Mentawai Islands.

To encourage matching donations and awareness for our work, SurfAid was extremely excited to then be invited to be an All At Once non-profit partner at the Taranaki, New Zealand show (28 Nov 2010) and the Adelaide, Australia show (6 Dec 2010) part of Jack’s To the Sea 2010 tour. ...read more

SurfAid had an information booth at the Surfing World Film Festival that was part of the annual Manly Festival of Surfing. Music teacher, Jeff Longhurst, organised music students from Mosman High to perform each night prior to the event. ...read more

SurfAid NZ held a highly successful 10th birthday bash at Auckland’s Lenin Bar. The event was attended by 150 people, including leading corporate donors, media and surf industry figures and personalities.

Notable attendees included Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman, Josh Kronfield, Daniel Kereopa, Kelly Clarkson and many long term surfers from all around the coast. ...read more

Nestled away in the canyons of Malibu, the incredible No Leash Required event honored photographer & filmaker, Steven Lippman & The Blue Project in fundraising efforts for SurfAid as well as the kick off for the annual MSA classic.

It was truly an evening to remember. Guests nibbled on ceviche & sipped delicious wines from the local vineyard.(Malibu Wine Tasting Room) ...read more

Heading back to their roots, Angus and Julia Stone wowed audiences at the Barrenjoey Music Room. The brother-sister pair played to an audience of 1200, made up primarily of Barrenjoey High students and families, the SurfAid team were stoked to have a stall tent set up at the show and to be able to experience such a magical event.

Angus and Julia are ambassadors for SurfAid School Program and have supported the organisation through donations and awareness raising. Most recently they have kindly allowed us to use one of their songs on the soundtrack of a SurfAid 10 year anniversary film project that we are creating. ...read more

Major partners Corona and Goldman Sachs JBWere have contributed to making SurfAid’s Surfing Suits program a resounding success, raising more than $30,000 for the humanitarian organisation.

Four events took place in Perth and Sydney as part of SurfAid’s Surfing Suits initiative, a national program that brings together surfers from the business communities in each capital city. ...read more

SurfAid would like to say a huge thank you to Whalebone Classic and Peter Dunn for choosing SurfAid as the charity partner for 2010. The event was a huge success and attracted a strong field of surfers. Dr Dave was grateful for the opportunity to spread the message of SurfAid, raises some funds in our 10th anniversary as well as share some waves.
The Cottesloe Pub was a great location and hosted a very enjoyable night, and it was highly entertaining to see Dr Dave bust a few moves on the dance floor! ...read more

Award-winning photographer, Aaron Chang has partnered with distinguished artist, Wade Koniakowsky to launch the Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery. More than 450 guests attended the Grand Opening, which took place from 6-9 p.m. on July 10th at 415 South Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach. ...read more

One of the biggest events on the surfing calendar, the festival as promised was eight days of surfing fun, serious competition and top entertainment.

SurfAid was thrilled to be nominated one of the beneficiaries of the event and thanks Noosa Festival of Surfing for their ongoing support. ...read more

10 year anniversary party for SurfAid held at the Aaron Chang gallery in Solana Beach, California! Thank you to Aaron Chang for the ongoing support. ...read more