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June 14
Switchfoot Bro-Am Kickoff & Auction Night Soiree
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June 16
8th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am Presented by Hurley
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Switchfoot Bro-AmThe Switchfoot Bro-Am surf contest and concert returns to Moonlight Beach in Encinitas on Saturday, June 16, 2012. An annual event near and dear to Switchfoot's heart, the Bro-Am was created to give back to the San Diego community while benefiting a local children's charity through funds raised at a pre-event auction night soiree (set for Thursday, June 14), as well as from vendors on the beach day-of, and sponsorships. Since its inception in 2005, the Bro- Am has raised more than $515,000 for San Diego-based children's charities. The 8th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am Presented By Hurley will once again benefit StandUp For Kids, a national nonprofit volunteer outreach organization founded in San Diego that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of at-risk, homeless, and street kids. (www.standupforkids.org) "The Bro-Am has been my favorite day of the year ever since we started it back in '05," notes Switchfoot's Jon Foreman. "To see our hometown come together to help out a deserving group of kids is an incredible experience — surfing, music, and the San Diego scene at its best. We feel truly honored to again partner with StandUp For Kids, an incredible organization serving at-risk youth here in San Diego and across the country. Last year was our biggest year ever, and we hope to top it again this year." The Switchfoot Bro-Am will again work with San Diego-based Sustainable Waves to offer cutting- edge solar-powered sound and staging. Sustainable Waves utilizes the renewable energy sources of the sun to deliver 100% pollution-free concerts. By using solar power rather than a diesel generator or grid power, the Bro-Am will avoid emitting approximately 1,000 lbs of CO2 into the atmosphere (the equivalent of not driving your car approximately 1,100 miles or the annual sequestration of 66 trees). Four-person surf teams secure their participation via sponsorship donation to StandUp For Kids. Through the years, surf teams have featured riders representing Hurley, Billabong, Surfer Magazine, Transworld Surf, Surf Ride, and many more, as well as surf legend Tom Curren and members of Switchfoot. A free concert on the beach features performances by national as well as local acts. Past performers have included Jason Mraz, OK Go, Chris Shiflett & The Dead Peasants Timmy Curran, Dynamite Walls, Jon Foreman and Friends, The Almost, Kate Voegele, members of Angels and Airwaves, Young the Giant, and many more. In addition to the surf contest and live music performances, the beach day also features a nerf surf jousting exposition between surf contest heats as well as a junior division in the surf contest. Rather than a financial donation, the youth teams that collect the most donated clothing will win a spot to compete.
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Give & GetEven if you can't make it to the Bro-Am this year, you can still support StandUp For Kids. Donate any amount between $5-$20 & you'll receive an unreleased Fiction Family download AND a Hurley gift card in the exact amount you donate! About StandUp For Kids:The mission of StandUp For Kids is to end the cycle of youth homelessness. The organization's volunteers go to the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street kids improve their lives by providing and connecting them with lifesaving services. StandUp For Kids has been recognized by both the George W. Bush and Bill Clinton administrations and the U.S. Justice Department for the impact and scope of its programs. Charity Navigator recently recognized StandUp For Kids as one of the most efficient and effective nonprofits in the United States. To find out more, visit www.standupforkids.org. We'll hope you'll join us in this worthy and fun-filled event.
For further information about how to get involved, please contact us.Mia Stefanko Kip Locke, Mandy Mitchell, Follow the Bro-Am on Facebook! |
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