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 The
San Francisco-based non-profit,
Surf For Life, has announced that it has opened up
registration for its 2010 volunteer program for surfers who want to
make a difference for local children and communities near
world-class breaks. Supported by surf icons such as 2-time World
Longboard Champion
Cori Schumacher and Donald Takayama, the upcoming
February and March 2010 program places weekly teams of
10-12 volunteers to help hands-on with construction and community
projects that directly benefit the children of Puerto Viejo, Costa
Rica, and of the indigenous BriBri tribe. In operation of its
second year, Surf for Life's fun-filled, "volun-tourism" trips
enable participants to intimately experience foreign cultures and
great waves.
Cori Schumacher
says, "I am excited by the opportunity offered by Surf For Life to
experience an amazing surf trip coupled with helping Puerto Viejo's
BriBri people in 2010. I have always wanted to leave more than just
wax, stickers and footprints in the sand on surf trips. Some of the
most amazing surf breaks in the world are in areas inhabited by
people who live in the world's worst conditions. Working with groups
of people who not only understand this but seek to actively engage
in transforming this reality fulfills that part of me that yearns to
leave this earth a better place for my having been in it."
 Surf
for Life is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to channel the
common interests and energy of surfers to get involved with hands-on
social and economic development projects near top surf breaks.
Its travel programs are open to anyone -- experienced surfers,
beginners, and non-surfers alike. Architects, designers and
others with applicable skills are also encouraged.
Surf
for Life is planning to also roll out trips to other locations
around the world in the near future. To learn more about their
programs, to register, and to view their recent video about their
2009 work in Playa Hermosa, please visit
www.surfforlife.org.
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