We are planning a benefit for Matt on November 8th at Cafe Surfinista from 6:30-9:30pm. There will be music by the Aquanuts. We will have a raffle for a vintage longboard as well as several other things. We would like to do a live auction for a longboard and short board if anyone would like to donate one. Also if you would like to donate any other raffle items, we would appreciate it. I will post more info in the next few weeks. 321-537-2045 Also, for all you golfers, Certon is planning a benefit golf tournament for Matt. Stay tuned for more info.

Cool. I love the Aquanuts. they are a good band.

Looking forward to supporting these benefits.







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Puerto Rico 11 - 24 - 2013

Thank you surftech, we look forward to supporting the Nov 8th event as well.  

Entry into the golf tournament will be available to 2ndlight forum members prior to the public in appreciation for all your "Good Karma to Matt Bellina".

Matt will be attending the golf tournament for anyone who is interested in meeting an amazing person that has done so much for the local surf community and is a true "2ndlighter".

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"Don't count the days, make the days count." -Ali
#rydyrstrong

Is there a PayPal account or mailing address to send donations for us out-of-towners?

I can't speak for surftech, but we will have a PayItSquare account available online for both the event registration and donations that will go directly to a fund we've set up for Matt Bellina.  I'll be providing those details as soon as tomorrow stay tuned...

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"Don't count the days, make the days count." -Ali
#rydyrstrong

GREAT!!!


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BurrysBreak

Inflation caused The BIG BANG...look it up!

I only have my phone and not able to embed hyperlinks so for any interested in donating directly to the Matt Bellina fund, please see the following post for a link...

Matt Bellina Benefit - Golf Tournament Cocoa Beach

 

 

 

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"Don't count the days, make the days count." -Ali
#rydyrstrong

Very cool, should be back in Brevard by then. Will be there. The golf tourney has an option for a donation via paypal. I used that. Aloha! Bob

Aloha Bob,,,
i will golf in it if you do????
Sunrise???
CFL ????
???


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BurrysBreak

Inflation caused The BIG BANG...look it up!

I could (maybe) do that..
..not much of a golfer though.

Clubs?... do they rent them?
Caddy? I need someone to tell me what club to use!! Do they rent them too??


We need 4 ?
Freesurfs??


How many mulligans can we buy, or get?


Is this gonna be one of those
"you have to chug a quart of beer before you tee off at each hole"???





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Puerto Rico 11 - 24 - 2013

Sunrise.... 

I have an extra set of clubs you can use

On your own for a caddy

Lots of mulligans available for sale with all money going directly to Matt

You don't "have to" but we'll have kegs and coolers on the course for anyone who "wants to"...   

 

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"Don't count the days, make the days count." -Ali
#rydyrstrong

Hey Burry; would love to golf with you but don't expect to be back till the 1st of Nov. if I can participate in the tourney will let ya know for sure ALOHA! Bob

Is there a facebook page set up for this? Or, any of the local surf sights have facebook pages with information regarding Matt's benefit? Thanks

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Some people live and learn,....some people just live.

Edited: 09/07/2014 at 06:55 AM by shuffler14

We will be setting everything up in the next few weeks. I will keep everyone informed. Sunrise, I would caddy for you but unfortunately, the golf tournament is the same weekend as Women of the Waves.

She would caddy for you but she has an event lined up every weekend for the rest of the year... A very busy girl helping everyone I'm not kidding!  

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"Don't count the days, make the days count." -Ali
#rydyrstrong

Yes, lots of events but none more important than the ones for Matt. The donations are starting to come in. So far, a vintage board, a handplane, and another board. Please keep them coming. Thanks.

CERTON ...

.... yes I KNOW she is a busy busy 'girl'
(although I do remember a day in May of 2013 when she was idle for 2hrs and 23 minutes
- I think she sat on the couch without moving)

Yes, she does a LOT for so many and is always willing to step up to the ... tee.
(except in this case due to a worthy prior commitment)


I doubt I will find another worthwhile caddy.







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Puerto Rico 11 - 24 - 2013

OK Burry .......... it's YOUR turn to step up to the TEE!!
(....and when I say tee, I don't mean tea. Ain't no crumpets on this course)


Don't pull a Double Bogey on me and tell me you're just resting,
while you're lying somewhere in the bunker and can't find your ball.
When you get OLD you can rest.

No Fat Shots, no Flat Swings.
A Floater in this case, does not mean you are on the Top of the Wave.

Follow-through and tee up.

If you need a Paddle Grip, let me know. (It's not the same as paddling a board.)


"FORE" does not mean you get four tries to hit that little white speck 'tween your legs!!


I accept...I'm in.
Be forewarned, I am doing this without the benefit of having
the best caddy who is not available.


Remember.... don't yell if you hit a Son-in-Law. It may not be what you wanted but it'll do.

Also...don't pull a Rock Hudson by saying you thought it was straight but it wasn't.

I'm sure this will turn out good. We're gonna be hittin' that little white ball with the Sweet Spot

And that's NOT a BEACH ....it's a Sand Bunker !!!

We need TWO more right???


If our scores aren't that great, we'll just head towards the Nineteenth Hole.


Lets get this thing going
Dan the Mulligan Man

"Ready Golf"








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Puerto Rico 11 - 24 - 2013

OKAY!!!
i'm inn...the water hazards, the sand, the bathroom!!

i will bring my snorkel for the water balls....i hate loosing my ..

baggies , sandals, vintage Greg Norman shark shirt,,,ready!!!

i hear that there will be food involved too!!!

nineteenth hole is usually after the 4th 5 putt out of the sand traps!!!






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BurrysBreak

Inflation caused The BIG BANG...look it up!

WoooooHooooooooo.....

We got a foursome!!

(we might have another opening though ...maybe,
so let your desires be known!!)

....and I invited K11 via twitter to be a part of our foursome.
We got a ringer!!
(he hasn't responded yet, but I'll be his caddy if he does)









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Puerto Rico 11 - 24 - 2013

Wow, what a great read Sunrise!  I have limited access these days from remote locations of CR so I just read the posts... We're already seeing support from all over with donations and sponsors/players lining up for the event, so THANK YOU!!!  

Matt and his family are truly appreciative and this could turn into a memorable 2ndlight gathering for the history books in support of a true 2ndlighter as he fights to get back in the water... Were you there?!

 

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"Don't count the days, make the days count." -Ali
#rydyrstrong

We are booked!! and (almost) ready to tee off...

.... just need clubs, ball, cart, caddy, clothes, shoes and hat. I think that'll do it.
Ohh yeah ...some tees and an umbrella.

Anybody else out there that think they can hit a 'lil white ball half as well as they
paddle and surf?? Think you're better than our group??
You know, we might have a ringer...


Time to Step up to the PLATE ... tee.








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Puerto Rico 11 - 24 - 2013

are you going to sell raffle tickets before nov 8 or only at cafe surfinista?
thank you

We will be setting up an Eventbrite site to buy raffle tickets for the vintage board. Stayed tuned.

going to get a ball and club this weekend and
also look for a big cooler to hold the refreshments!!!!



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BurrysBreak

Inflation caused The BIG BANG...look it up!

I'm thinking 3 clubs for me...

... a driver, a 5 or 7 iron, and
a putter (just in case I get on the green)

Any more clubs than that and I have to make a decision (which would probably be wrong)
This way I can always use the excuse - "that's all I have"

A lot easier to carry too. Will I even need a golf bag?

Ohh, and 3 doz golf balls should do it.
I'll never find white balls in all that white sand and I'm not going in the water with those crocs!!




We're "hi-jacking" surftech's thread, but I'm gonna buy raffle tickets on the Eventbrite site AND
at Cafe Surfinista on Nov 8th.






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Puerto Rico 11 - 24 - 2013

Green Latern, I sent you a PM.  You can stop by too see the board if you want.  The raffle will be up soon.  It's my fault for not getting the PICS.  I haven't been home during daylight hours to take them.  My uncle(surfer sensei) will let us know when the raffle is running.

Updates on the Benefit?

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Dora Hates You

We are moving forward. I bumped up the board raffle for you. We have the food covered, longboard for live auction donated as well as handplane and other goodies for raffles. Music, drinks, fun. Mark you calendar. November 8th from 6:30-9:30 at Cafe Surfinista.

Btw, thank you Melody for the Florida Women of the Waves golf tournament hole sponsorship!  We hope to see you at our event after your event before your other event in any event.  

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"Don't count the days, make the days count." -Ali
#rydyrstrong

I just saw the Golf Tourny invite on FB. Its making its rounds! Great job everyone volunteering. I've seen Matt volunteer for benefits for others in the past. Its great that we can help each other like this. I haven't played golf in 20 years. I'm thinking of signing up.

Thank you to all the folks at the CBSM.  I'll volunteer to help whatever you need.  I haven't had time to take pictures of the Hansen for the raffle, but my Aunt and Uncle will set up the raffle when I finally get them PICS of the board.

Melody & all- Let me know how I can help!

Brenda Russell

greetings and many thank you s to everyone who has been interested in helping out matt.
i have surfed and worked with matt for many many years now doing the watermans challenge
annually and hes always been there for everyone including myself .

-now the latest good news

millennium foam's local rep todd frazier has stepped up and donated a really nice high end longboard blank
that i am going to shape for the live auction longboard . i also secured future fin and box from bill kerwin of future fins florida.
and i chatted yesterday with the legendary pinline guru chris birch about doing some one of a kind resin pinlines..
the board is going to be a classic poly noserider style board with all the bells and whistles kinda similar to a
takayama "in the pink" with full laminated color ,gloss and resin pinlines etc... a true work of art high end board.
i would like to see it raise some serious money for bellina's benifit.
if i was retailing this board as a custom order it would start around $1,000.00+ range
so tell all your friends to be there . thanks and keep getting better day by day matt !

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support small business - get a new board every 6 months :)
Fatcatsurfboards - hecto en estados unidos - fatcatsurfboards.com
fatcatsurfboards@instagram

Tim, I will be there! . Keith, we are so grateful for the work you are doing getting the board shaped. I hope someone bids it up so I don't have to buy it myself!

I'm allowed to bid or buy raffle tickets for the other stuff right?  I really want to buy raffle tickets for the board Keith is making.

Actually anyone can buy tickets for any of the raffles.

The board Keith is making will be a live auction at the event so come and bring your money!

bump

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"It's always better than it looks from the crossover."

Melody,

For the cause, , , , ,



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Dora Hates You

Edited: 11/02/2014 at 02:44 PM by dingpatch

Thanks! Benefit coming up quickly. If you want to donate something for the raffles, send me a pm. We have lots of great raffles, handplane, fin, girt baskets, gift certificates. Live auction for a beautiful 321 longboard and a NuWave SUP. Raffle for vintage longboard and trip to Mexico. Don't miss it!

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Puerto Rico 11 - 24 - 2013

Thanks to Dan (handplane) and Dingpatch (fin) and all those who have donated raffle items for this event. Don't forget to buy your raffle ticket for the vintage longboard (thanks, Andy) and bring money to the event to bid on the NuWave SUP (thanks Dave and Rick) and the beautiful longboard (thanks Keith at 321Surfboards).

quick update on Matt B for all the 2ndlight supporters.... he finally got to see his son for a couple hours recently, he sat up on his own for 15 seconds, and he ate dinner at the table with his family last night using a fork!  he's been doing his PT every day and making great progress.  still has his sense of humor too cuz when I sent him pics of me surfing Windansea he responded, "...that wasn't very nice!".

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"Don't count the days, make the days count." -Ali
#rydyrstrong

Bump it upppp yo....Truth is da word!

bump

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live everyday as it's your last

If you have your 'Friends of Matt B' shirts, wear them.  Any shirts ordered at the golf event should be here in time as well.  

Final total raised from golf event and donations = $11,037

We hung out with Matt and family last night and he's come a long way with daily PT.  Help keep him on the path to a full recovery with your continued support...  he's making great progress and will be seeing his son Jack on a regular basis now for even more motivation

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"Don't count the days, make the days count." -Ali
#rydyrstrong

Excellent

Nicely done.


...and stickers are still available.








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Puerto Rico 11 - 24 - 2013

Great job, Tim and everyone who participated in the golf tournament. Hope to see everyone at Surfinista on November 8th for Matt's benefit!

TTT


Melody,

For the cause, , , , ,



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Dora Hates You

Edited: 11/02/2014 at 03:55 PM by 2nd Light Forums Moderator

Fantastic, Tim. Marie and I enjoyed meeting you and helping out w/ the tournement. the fin is a beauty, dingpatch!

Thanks, Howard. It was hard to pick out a fin because they are all so beautiful!

This Saturday!

Hi all!  This just in....The Sebastian Inlet and Cocoa Beach chapters of the Surfrider Foundation have decided to donate the proceeds from the State conference Surf Stomp on Sat. night to help Matt.  It's open to the public and will be taking place at the SportsPage in Satellite Beach after Matt's fundraiser. 

Just continue the party there when Matt's wraps up.  It's $5 for the show - Billy Chapman Band will be playing.  From 9-12.  

More details here:  https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/299398626912209/

We all wish Matt a continued and complete as possible recovery!!Aloha! 

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Mahalo to whomever is responsible for that decision...!!!

Let's keep the support going for Matt B. he needs it and is putting everyone's thoughtful generosity to great use in his recovery effort.  The vibe of his whole family is one of appreciation and positivity and his progress resonates it.  

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"Don't count the days, make the days count." -Ali
#rydyrstrong

Thanks to Surfrider for donating to Matt's recovery. Sounds like Saturday night is going to be a fun time for all.

quick update on the live auction longboard-
yesterday i had the infamous chris birch donate some time and skill to pull
some amazing resin pinlines on the 321board. today i will gloss n polish this
will make the resin acid splash bottom and rails really pop..
someone is going to get a really really nice modern classic style noserider longboard.
9'0 19 x 22 1/2x 14 3/4 x 2 3/4
special thanks to future for donating boxes and fins,
chris birch for pinlining , peli factory for covering cost of
cloth and various rack space...
see you all sat night!

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support small business - get a new board every 6 months :)
Fatcatsurfboards - hecto en estados unidos - fatcatsurfboards.com
fatcatsurfboards@instagram

Awesome, Keith! Just the right dimensions for me! Toby just donated a skateboard and wetsuit and Janell Organics just donated some skin care products. We have lots of good raffle items. Matt plans on being there so come out and say hello.

THIS SATURDAY! Come and show your support.

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"It's always better than it looks from the crossover."

Tomorrow!

Fun waves EARLY this morning, secret spot #244.

 

See you all tomorrow!

 

Dan

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"It's always better than it looks from the crossover."

Great turnout last night! Thanks to everyone who organized, donated, and supported this event. We have the best community. Like Matt said, we take care of each other. Matt was so happy to see all his friends. Please feel free to visit him when you can. HWSA He will surf again!