Make an online donation of $10 or more from September 12, 2011 to October 14, 2011 to win a surfboard! For each $10 donation, you receive 1 raffle entry ($30 = 3 tix, etc.) Winner will be announced October 15th, 2011 at the Kelly’s Cove Reunion in San Francisco. Need not be present to win. … Continue reading RAFFLE: Win A Surfboard!
Author: lynn luzano bryant
Founder of Returning Wave. Recycling Artist.
Huey, Dewey and Louie go to the Philippines
One of our volunteers attended ComicCon back in July and was chatting it with up some animators about our organization. We got some really cool sketches donated to us from people that truly thought we had a good cause. The folks at Kaboom! Studios loved our program so much that they mailed us back this … Continue reading Huey, Dewey and Louie go to the Philippines
Getting Close to Our Fundraising Goal!
We had quite a good time at our last fundraiser at No Worries restaurant on August 5th, 2011. We had an amazing turnout and raised over $450! We want to thank a few of our friends and supporters below: Orlando Lacro: Artist and Surfboard Shaper Tonet Jose: President of the Manila Surfer’s association Drama One: … Continue reading Getting Close to Our Fundraising Goal!
Reminder: ART SALE & Fundraiser this Friday, August 5th
Have plans this Friday? Don't forget to come by and start your weekend at our second fundraiser at No Worries Filipino Vegan Restaurant in Oakland, CA. We're selling artwork donated by artists listed below. Look forward to seeing you there! Don't forget to bring your used surfboard equipment if you have some to donate. … Continue reading Reminder: ART SALE & Fundraiser this Friday, August 5th
Program Update: What the kids are up to!
We have just received a program update from one of the school teachers, Mam Pitang, on Siargao Island. Four of our Balikbayod participants passed the ALS Accreditation and Equivalency test, and they have now been promoted to the secondary or high school level! Congratulations! The ALS, which stands for the Alternative Learning System, is a … Continue reading Program Update: What the kids are up to!
Resurrected Quiver
Check out our used quiver! Giving surfboards life, making dreams come true, giving back to the community, and having fun! Come to one of our surfboard repair parties. Email Lynn or Mercy at mercedes.joi@gmail.com for the next repair day. No experience necessary. Rain or fog!
Surfboard Fin Donations
While surfing one Saturday morning, we received a longboard fin donation from fellow surfer, Jimmy Holtz. Thank you so much, Jimmy! We were so stoked that we took photos with it 🙂 We also received a fin donation from Shawn Rhodes, owner of Nor Cal Surf Shop. Thanks for hooking us up with a surfboard … Continue reading Surfboard Fin Donations
Balikbayod Art Sale & Fundraiser V.2 – Friday, August 5th
Our first fundraiser in Oakland was so much fun that we have collaborated with No Worries again for another First Friday fundraiser! We are steadily reaching our goal for our shipment of 50 surfboards to Siargao in November. That’s 5 more months! If you missed the first one, come hang out with us on Friday, … Continue reading Balikbayod Art Sale & Fundraiser V.2 – Friday, August 5th
Oakland Art Party // Fundraiser Success
Our art party fundraiser event at Oakland’s Filipino vegan restaurant, No Worries, proved to be a success! We raised $837 more to go towards shipping the next 50 boards. Special thanks to the whole team at No Worries for hosting us and providing appetizers for those of you who stayed for dinner and purchased some … Continue reading Oakland Art Party // Fundraiser Success
Presenting: Returning Wave, Bahamas!
Yes, it’s official! We’re preparing to pack and ship five surfboards to our new program in the Bahamas, thanks to a partnership with Jasmine Davis and her Exuma Cays Youth Adventure Camp. She was able to raise the funds for shipping, and we provided the surfboards. We’re excited to see how our partnership program develops, … Continue reading Presenting: Returning Wave, Bahamas!