Valpo Surf Project - the sexiest NGO
What is sexier than smart liberal arts boys with a passion for surf, south america and helping kids? Yup, that would be www.valposurfproject.com, an NGO started by 3 Bates alums and a Chilean native, to get at-risk kids off the streets and into the ocean to develop character, learn english, and understand environmental consciousness, all through the lens of surfing.
This past weekend, Valpo had a NYC fundraiser at Saturdays NYC, sponsored by Wines of Chile and Seven Tiki Rum. They had a silent auction of art made by some of our peers and a raffle. Guess who won? Me….and all my friends. It was weird, and seemed rigged.
Anyways, the event was a GREAT success. I saw a bunch of Bates friends, and met some new friends, and brought some other friends.
I learned 2 things: surf fundraisers are filled with hotties with bodies. Talking “surf” will get you far. Key words: shredding the gnar, supping, choka.
Wiley Todd and Jon Steuber introducing their NGO
Surf babes
Molly wins a certificate for Puro Chile Wines
Sally wins a certificate to Surf’s Bar in Williamsburg
Sam and I win wine and eggplant spread!
