Life Rolls On Event - September 20th (please volunteer)

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September 20th
Join us at Lori Wilson Park
They Will Surf Again, a no-cost program underwritten by Life Rolls On and generous sponsors, is the most popular program of Life Rolls On. Injured athletes from around the country gather together for a day of surfing! Some have not surfed since their injury, some have never surfed, some surf all the time despite their varying mobility. TWSA connects dozens of volunteers, with a handful of injured surfers, together for a day of excitement, joy, and best of all, surf! Safety precautions and experienced watermen (and women), along with lifeguards will be present. No prior surfing experience is necessary. Quality of Life surveys may be required for future participants.

Through the efforts of LRO Board Member Richard Yelland, TWSA was born many years ago with a San Diego to Santa Cruz surfing expedition raising funds and awareness for spinal cord injury research. TWSA has since grown into a bi-coastal outreach program, that is also major component of the US Open of Surfing, the largest surfing competition in the world!

VOLUNTEERS CLICK -----> HERE

http://16streets.com/index-6.htm

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Count down to the event.

It's 2 weeks from this saturday and more volunteers are still needed.

Check out this video from a  california LRO event a couple weeks back and vote for them to win some cash.

http://memelabs.com/gapcontest/index.php?play=8519&page=1

[steve]

  My lame computer keeps blocking the page but I am going to sign up.  It is something that will brighten someone's life and all it takes is a few short hours of giving.

[Native2U]

When: Saturday, September 20, 2008

Where: Lori Wilson Park (North), 1500 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 (take Hwy 520 to A1A, turn South on A1A, continue approximately 2 miles, Lori Wilson Park is on the right)

Cost: There is no cost for participants or volunteers; however, all participants, including volunteers, will need to sign a waiver to participate in the event. Also, for volunteers and participants under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian’s signature is required. (Life Rolls On's sponsors, Global Surf Industries and the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA), have underwritten all other expenses, or support was donated by local community members.)

What Should You Bring:

    * Swimsuit & beach towel
    * Sunscreen
    * Wetsuit (if you don’t have a wetsuit, there will be very limited sizes on hand to borrow ~ if you require an x-small or x-large, we encourage you to bring your own)
    * If you on a special diet, please come prepared. We will provide water & snacks.

Contact Info: Valerie Westmoreland (321) 508-1786 or Todd Motsinger (321) 508-8396

Schedule: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

        * Set-up: 7AM – 8AM
        * Registration: 8AM – 9AM
        * Safety Meeting & Orientation: 9AM – 9:30AM
        * Surfing: 10AM – 2PM
        * Breakdown & Cleanup: 2PM – 4PM

Thank you to our sponsors of the Cocoa Beach TWSA:

    * Cocoa Beach Surf Museum (www.cocoabeachsurfmuseum.org)
    * Pure Island Surfboards (www.pureisland.com)
    * Sticky Bumps Surf Wax (www.stickybumps.com)
    * Ocean Potion Sunscreen (www.oceanpotion.com)
    * Cape Surf Shop (www.capesurfshop.com)
    * Cocoa Beach Surf & Skate (www.surfproducts.com)
    * Zero Gravity Surf & Skate
    * Chili’s (MI)

[Pegasus]

This is a good. Thanks to Native for getting this accomplished.


Just a note;
The Ocean conservancy is doing the Environmental Maintenance on the same day. I have already committed, so I will be slinging tires.

[Native2U]

Thank you Pegasus!

We are also going to hold a raffle at the close of the day on Sept 20th.

Raffle ticket prices:

1 ticket = $5
5 tickets = $20

Raffle prizes (so far):

Surfboard (Pure Island Surfboards)
Skateboard (Cape Surf)
Ocean Potion Suntan Products (nice beach bag + like 5-6 different bottles of
Suntan Products)
T-shirts (from Zero Gravity Surf & Skate)
$25 in Chili's Money
T-Shirts (from Cocoa Beach Surf & Skate)
Bamboo Surf Rack (McTiki Designs)

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why do we need a wetsuit again?

[Native2U]

why do we need a wetsuit again?

The wetsuits aren't for us, unless you are cold natured. They are for the participants if they want to wear them. It prevents the participant from getting cut/scraped or just cold in the water. They can get cut/scraped really bad, and not feel it. So, it is their choice.

[shreaded]

sweet. ill bring it then.

[Native2U]

sweet. ill bring it then.

Cool....thanks!

I know that the Christian Surfers are bringing some rashguards & wetsuits, not sure how many though.

[seabeans]

jimmy must have an old wetsuit or 2 around here somewhere, i'll let you know.

[ccb_dan]

I think I still have an old farmer john type spring suit (sleeveless)...that might be easier for someone to fit into.  I'll bring it anyway.

[snapperhead]

 Valerie contacted me and asked it I knew any more people with disabilities who might want to try surfing in the event as they didn't have many signed up. ( this was a few weeks ago) So if any of you know of some kids at the local schools or maybe war veterans who might want to get back into the water please ask them if they would like to try it.
She also said they didn't have many surfboards for the disabled. If you guys remember the ones from last year, they were pretty tricked out, with pads and straps for the surfers to hold onto. These are somewhat specialized boards and don't have a clue where you could pick up one like this, so if anyone has an idea where we could get one please speak up. I know some of you are pretty handy board makers, might give you an idea for a project for the next few weeks. It would be cool if we could get a few made. The ones from last year had padded decks, where you would normally have wax, and straps for hand holds for the surfers to hold onto, kind of like surf rescue boards have. A soft top , or funshape would make a great start, add some straps ?? any ideas ? Tax right off ?? If we plan to hold this every year it would be nice to have a few boards like this around.
I know Matt Kechele was there last year and was checking out the boards and getting some ideas, but Valerie said people were having trouble contacting him. If any of you have the inside scoop on how to get in contact with him please speak up. If nothing else he probably has ideas on how the boards were constructed. I should be there again this year, hope to see yall there..

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I was informed that the event was already organized and that they didn't need any more help so this is news to me.

The Cocoa Beach Surf Museum has a board member that is available to help with these concerns if this is indeed the case.

All involved should have his contact information so please ask for what you need.

[echo]

...at the last LRO event, I got a couple of business cards. I can only find 2 right now...

SHAKEALEGMIAMI.org

phone: 305-858-5550
info@shakealegmiami.org

Mitzi Johnson is/was the volunteer manager. (ext. 115) mitzi@shakealegmiami.org

I think they will be able to help.