

THE SURF BUS FOUNDATION
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MAHALO!
Thank you to all our amazing supporters, from 2003 to 2025
Mahalo Spirit ($12,000+)
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Surf Academy Collective
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Marcus D. Moraes
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Kelly Slater Foundation
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Black Surfers Collective
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California Mental Health Services Authority and LADMH
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Bob and Joyce Daniels
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Rosemary and Eldon Campbell
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COPE Health Scholars
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Surf Boards from Global Surf Industries (2008)
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Rashguards and Wetsuits from Quiksilver (2008)
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LA2050 $100,000 Grant Winner (2016)
Kahuna ($6000+)
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Trinity Lutheran Church, Manhattan Beach (2009)
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Erika Schimik and Bug Assault
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BettyBelts of Ventura
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Supervisor Holly Mitchell's office and especially Jessalyn Waldron
Surfer ($3000+)
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Supervisor Lindsay Horvath's office
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Surfers without Borders
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Stussy
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Heal the Bay
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Nabil Elderkin and Kids of Immigrants in collaboration with Gully Movie
Wave ($1500+)
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Teresa Clark of Rose Disability Law
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Roxy
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Rotary Club of Santa Monica & San Pedro
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Smorgusburg
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Hurley (in-kind donation)
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STAB Magazine (in-kind donation)
Aloha ($100+)
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The Fehmers Family
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The Carlson Family
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The Gallagher Family
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The Petrigliano Family
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Dr. Jay Gordon
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Susan Horton
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Swell Members Ella Haaze, Arlene Dickey, Denise Kochis, Jacquelyn Thomas, and Elizabeth Wakeman
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Countless Surf Academy families who believe so strongly that the ocean is truly a playground for all!
Special Thanks:
Community Collaboration across 23 years of stoke
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Thank You Marion Clark for your passion and leadership on and off the beach.
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William Sawin, Rosemary Hernandez and Russ Lesser for countless hours spent in the board room!
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, whose help in 2003 with 2 buses a week helped launch LA Surf Bus into reality. Now we use 5 buses a week
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Hilda Solis, Holly Mitchell, Lindsay Horvath, Janice Hahn, and Kathryn Barger for your intradistrict cooperation on transportation to LA County beaches for the youth.
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Black Surfer's Collective President Greg and Executive Director Marie Rachal and co-founder Jeff Williams for being our family.
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Heal the Bay for all the shore-line inspiration, and especially Meredith McCarthy for her tireless efforts on behalf of community and the sea.
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City of Santa Monica, and especially Beach Recreation Supervisor Heath Hamilton.
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Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, especially Marketing Supervisor Lynn Atkinson, Lifeguard Chiefs Garth Canning, Mickey Gallagher, and Phil Topar.
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City of Huntington Beach, especially Lifeguard Chief Kyle Lindo and Community Service Supervisor Dottie Hughes.
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City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks, especially Superintendent Anita Meacham and countless recreation center directors.
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City of Los Angeles Council members Tom LaBonge, Bernard Parks, Gil Garcetti, and Jan Perry.
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Kelly Hendrickson of Trinity Lutheran Church
Current Corporate Support
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Body Glove Wetsuits, especially President Russ Lesser and Jenna Meistrall
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BettyBelts for all the seaster swag
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Just Bones bikinis and boardshorts
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Eco-Set for any and everything related to youth, the water, and play
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Sunset Park Swim for womens bathing suits
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Utu Outdoor Skincare - Advanced SPF skincare for outdoor lovers. Protect, nourish, rejuvenate.
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1% for the Planet
Individual Special Thanks
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Postal Carrier Jim of Hermosa Beach- First Donation in 2003!
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Jim Riley of Huntington Beach (2006)
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Lifeguard Captain Steve Mosely (2005)
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Keith Davenport (2006)
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Carol Mayer (2006)
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Quagletti Family Trust (2003)
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Anonymous Donor through US Trust (2006)
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Surfers everywhere who have dropped off good condition used wetsuits and surfboards






