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Charities join forces for Cornish event
by George Mojo
03/04/2008:// Surf Relief UK and Fifteen Cornwall hope an auction at the White Stuff Festival at Watergate Bay, in Newquay, will result in money being made available to encourage disabled young people to the sport for the first time.
Disadvantaged young people across Britain will benefit from the collaboration.
Both charities have young people at the heart of their focus.
Surf Relief UK’s ‘Surfable’ project provides subsidised surfing lessons to introduce disabled young people to the sport for the first time; Fifteen Cornwall offers disadvantaged young people a unique opportunity to gain skills and experience within the catering industry that can help turn their lives around.
“Our relationship with White Stuff and Surf Relief was our first partnership – a high profile one and a natural one given our terrific location and charitable aims,” said Dave Meneer, Chief Executive Officer of Fifteen Cornwall.
“Both Fifteen and Surf Relief were set up to help kids facing big challenges in life . . . by offering them another one. The chance to get in that kitchen and make a name for themselves, or to get out there in the waves where they probably never felt they’d feel at home.
“Those eating at Fifteen Cornwall during the festival will be able to look one way and see the trainee chefs getting to work in the kitchen, and look out the window to see Surf Relief getting to work in the waves with their youngsters - two remarkable charities in action.”
Guests attending a special charity dinner will have the opportunity to bid for 20 unique lots.
Dave Manley, Chairman of Surf Relief UK, said: “Surf Relief UK are delighted to be working with Fifteen Cornwall and the Cornwall Foundation of Promise who, like us, are committed to improving the lives of young people.
“Money raised from the event will be shared between the two charities, and for every £15 raised for Surf Relief UK a disabled child or young person will receive a one-to-one surfing lesson with an experienced instructor from our surf school network - an experience that, for many, will stay with them for ever.”
The fund raising dinner and auction are a key part of the White Stuff Surf Relief Festival, which also includes a live music festival, pro surfing competition, and a packed programme of beach games and activities.
The festival begins on Friday 25th July with many of the UK’s best surfers competing in the third round of the UK Pro Surf Tour series, the country’s highest-profile series of domestic surfing competitions.
One of the highlights of the following day will be the Sunset Sessions, a live music festival for 2,500 people right on the sand.
“White Stuff is proud to be working with Surf Relief and Fifteen Cornwall on this fantastic event at Watergate Bay,” said Susan Crawford, the company's Marketing Manager. “The festival will be a unique experience combining pro surfing, family activities and music from top bands, all in a stunning location right on the beach."
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