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5th Annual Chip Miller Surf Fest raised over $13,000 for
awareness and educational programs for amyloidosis.
August 10, 2008 – Ocean City, NJ
Even thought the waves may have only been shin high, it did not
affect the turn-out of surfers and supporters of the 5th Annual
Chip Miller Surf Fest in support of amyloidosis awareness. With
over 150 surfers, supporting sponsors and an entertaining after-party,
this year’s surf fest turned out to be the most successful
event yet in memory of a much-loved man who embraced the surf, family
and friends.
The event, presented by Fox and led by Nick Bricker, was conceived
to benefit the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation in remembrance
of Chip Miller, who passed away in 2004 from the rare disease amyloidosis.
Chip was a surfing enthusiast and mentor to young surfers, as well
as a renowned car-hobbyist. This year’s event raised a record
amount of money for awareness, research and educational programs
for the deadly disease, amyloidosis.
The highlight of this year’s event was the special guest
appearance of Bethany Hamilton of Ocean Minded. Children and parents
alike eagerly waited in line for an opportunity to meet Bethany
and get her autograph. Bethany signed autographs on the beach for
close to 2 hours to the excitement of her fans.
Other special guests at the Surf Fest included pro surfers Matt
Keenan, Sammy Hammer, Gesler, Frank Walsh and Kevin Richards. These
top surfers gave demonstrations with tow-outs on the Red Bull jet
skis. There were also some incredible amateur surfers on hand, including
Rob and Chris Kelly, Mike Ciramella, and more.
This year’s Surf Fest after-party included plenty of giveaway
items for the charity donation raffle at El Fish Stixx in Margate,
NJ. Some of the raffle items included six surfboards and two longboards,
an O'Neill wet suit, an iPod Touch and Nano, a Wii, an Oakley watch,
surfing prints and much more.
The Chip Miller Charitable Foundation was founded after the death
of car-hobby icon Chip Miller, who was afflicted with the very rare
disease amyloidosis. Chip Miller was a respected friend and incredible
surf father. He also co-founded Carlisle Events, the world’s
largest automotive collector car business. The Foundation’s
goal is to raise money to support the research of amyloidosis as
well as raise awareness of this life threatening disease.
Many local surf shops such as Heritage Surf & Sport, Surfers
Supplies and 7th Street Surf Shop contributed money and products
to the festival, and the organizers, tabulators, announcers and
judges all volunteered their time to the event.
For a complete listing of sponsors, photos of the event and winners
of the 2008 surf contest visit chipmiller.org.
Contributions to the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation should
be sent to 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013-1588, or visit
www.chipmiller.org
for details.
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