JettyGirl Benefit for South African Surfing Legend, Heather Clark

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JettyGirl Benefit for South African Surfing Legend, Heather Clark
*Heather sustained life threatening injuries when her car was struck by a drunk driver on October 22, 2009

Heather Clark

Please donate $1 (or more if you can) to our Benefit for Heather Clark
*Update for 01/26/2010 - I apologize for being out of touch. We recently moved and had a family medical situation of our own but here's the latest. On November 9th, your first batch of donations totalling $2,760 (R19,811.23 - South African Rand) were received excitedly in South Africa. We are so thrilled to see everyone come together for such a good cause. You all far exceeded our original $1,000 goal and funds are still coming in. We will be making another wire transfer around the end of January so if you'd still like to donate, there's still time. Drop by again soon for an update on Heather's recovery progress.
We would like to raise $1,000 to go toward Heather's medical expenses so we need 1,000 of our readers to open up their hearts and wallets and give one dollar each. Our goal is to wire this money to South Africa on November 1st. If you can't give at this time but would like to leave some thoughts for Heather, please email your message to jettygirl @ boardfolio.com (remove the spaces) and we'll post it here.

The Latest News from Heather...
01/17/2010 - I am recovering really well. I still often get headaches and I still have neck and upper back and shoulder pain. My kidney has now healed well and I have been told that I can get back to doing my normal things but also to take it easy too. My left ribs are still slightly tender but ribs always take time. I have not been able to start working doing my learn-to-swim class and my learn-to-surf class due to my shoulder and upper back, but I'm sure I will be back doing that shortly. Thank you all so much for your kind help!

Thank you from Heather and family...
Heather and her family are very touched by the awesome love and support shown by everyone all over the world. A huge thank you to all of you who have contributed towards the fund - thank you so much!

The hospital costs are already quite formidable and they require most of the costs upfront which is a daunting prospect for the family. Heather was also supposed to have started her swimming school next week and now will not be able to do so, which means a loss of income for her. Please help where you can and spread the word - every little bit, no matter how insignificant you might think it would be, WILL help. Your contributions despite the economic recession mean a great deal to Heather and her family.

[Photos: © Shebjorn Axelson]

Information about Heather's accident
On October 22, 2009, former ASP World Tour surfer Heather Clark was struck by a drunk driver in her South African homeland. Heather sustained major injuries and has already incurred substantial medical expenses. More info at Zig Zag Surf Magazine.

♥ THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS GENEROUSLY DONATED TO OUR BENEFIT FOR HEATHER CLARK ♥

Layne Beachley Dee Why, Sydney, Australia	Kim Mayer Santa Cruz, California	Courtney Conlogue Santa Ana, California	Anthony Barbatto Torrance, California	Linda Benson Solana Beach, California
Kate Skarratt Tweed Heads NSW, Australia	Rebecca Woods Copacabana NSW, Australia	Ian Metcalf Aspen, Colorado	Keala Kennelly Honolulu, Hawaii	Cori Schumacher Carlsbad, California
Tamar Tel Aviv, Israel	Cher Pendarvis San Diego, California	Bettina Schnider Winterthur, Switzerland	Lacy Thompson Cape Canaveral, Florida	Michele Talbot Vista, California
Sandy Sandino Salsman Orange, California	Natalie Quinn Marina Del Rey, California	Sunshine Makarow Carlsbad, California	Jurgen Kusel Bournemouth, United Kingdom	Leigh Hamilton Williamsburg, Virginia
Chris Mayer Santa Cruz, California	Jacque Fait Mission Viejo, California	Scott Walter Playa Del Rey, California	Christine Kiebert-Boss Aptos, California	David Markowski Shillington, Pennsylvania
Wendy Lee Oxnard, California	Byland Family San Clemente, California	Stacy Nalepa Cool, California	Simone Reddingius Paia, Hawaii	Jamaimah Omictin Lakewood, New Jersey
Carole Ebel Tustin, California	Megan Carlson San Francisco, California	Susan Martin Escondido, California	Holly Stroschine San Pedro, California	Tracy Kennedy Flynn San Francisco, California
The Artful Surfer Water Mill, New York	Wilkie McClaren Hilo, Hawaii	Matt Lindauer Tustin, California	Ann Collins Los Osos, California	Allie Smith Brixham, Devon, United Kingdom
Casie Shore, Swim to Shore Murrieta, California	Plush Station San Clemente, California	Jim Thomas Statesville, North Carolina	John DiNardo Brigantine, New Jersey	Rob Hope Bournemouth, United Kingdom
James Beavis London, United Kingdom	Anna Blanchard Saint Charles, Missouri	Brian Gagliana Roslyn, Pennsylvania	Emma Smith Brighton, E Sussex, United Kingdom	Angelo Camacho Johannesburg, South Africa
Lisa Quinn Mission Viejo, California	Kyla Langen & Langen Family Carlsbad, California	Barry Haun San Clemente, California	Sonja Baczynski Sherman Oaks, California	Colin van Dongen London, United Kingdom
Kamala Botha Gainesville, Florida	Bridget Austin US Army	Heather Hudson Santa Barbara, California	Georgina King San Francisco, California	Maggie & Doran Yount San Marcos, California
Iain Platt Haleiwa, Hawaii	Dez Blanchfield Mosman, NSW, Australia	Lauren Moca Wandsworth, United Kingdom	Brian Schehr San Clemente, California	Karen van Wyk Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Kyle Korb Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom	Chantelle Donald London, United Kingdom	Susan Vaughan Phoenixville, Pennsylvania	Manuel Castillo Yallingup, Western Australia	Kelly Morton Photography Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Juliet McDaniel Vernon Hills, Illinois	Anne Allegretti Santa Cruz, California	Jayne O'Leary Danvers, Massachusetts	Megan Villa San Clemente, California	Steven Attwell London, United Kingdom
Jennifer Flanigan Encinitas, California	Holly Monkman Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia	Edwin Matibag Beaufort, North Carolina	Daniel Chavez Napa, California	Spencer Skipper Honolulu, Hawaii
Brook Meerbergen Nantucket, Massachusetts	Jeff Gray Mary Esther, Florida	Michel Schnaas Costa Mesa, California	Richard Patey Hanalei, Hawaii	Dominick Barrett Enniscrone, Sligo, Ireland
Kaley Swift Cardiff, California	Marie Platt Haleiwa, Hawaii	Stephen Whitesell Kailua, Hawaii	Stephen Sendejas Huntington Beach, California	Francisco Maldonado San Juan, Puerto Rico
Robert Morrell Inman, South Carolina	Robb Crowder Santa Barbara, California	Lonnie Low Clearwater, Florida	Kenny Mollica Columbus, Ohio	Douglas McBain Carlsbad, California
Steve Whitney San Diego, California	Mark Booze El Cajon, California	Steve Rink Fallbrook, California	Jason Neal Huntington Beach, California	Rolando Lanza Boise, Idaho
Aaron Vernet Marina Del Rey, California	Alberto Pinto Basto Lisbon, Portugal	Jeremy Styer Oakland, California	Francisco Pinheiro Porto, Portugal	Indy & Tyler Callaway La Jolla, California
Ashley DeVore San Francisco, California	Alison Jaeger Carlsbad, California	Timothy Fields San Diego, California	Chris & Rhona Grant Vista, California	Erina Taniguchi Japan
Paulo Heyman Manahawkin, New Jersey	Monica Briceño Miami, Florida	Erica & Felipe Becerra Lima, Peru and La Jolla, California	Rafael & Jocelyn Arancivia Winnipeg, Canada	Dylan Thomas Princeville, Hawaii
Renee Cavalier-Fox Summerland, California	Paul Katz Van Nuys, California	Grace Park Huntington Beach, California	Ken Walker Coronado, California	Thomas Keller Hamburg, Germany
Sean Collins, Surfline.com Huntington Beach, California	St. Vedas Surf Shop Berwickshire, United Kingdom	Willie Safreed Cypress, California	Jon & Anne Murakami Temple City, California	Gregg Engbretson Sausalito, California

*Special THANK YOU to Darlene Conolly at Surfline, Bryan Dickerson at Surfers Village, and Jodie Cooper who made public announcements about our Heather Clark Benefit during the live feed from the Rip Curl Pro Search women's event in Portugal.

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