Riptide Magazine

Help a Brother Out

Wednesday, 07 July 2010 16:44

Matt's Hamilton's Fundraiser is Presented by USBA, 71 Magazine and Ocean Current. The event will consist of a Silent Auction and Live Music. Bands will include a cover band from Orange County- HOLIDAY IN SUBURBIA, Los Angeles local- Maiden Charity and bands from TheCollectiveCA.com.

**This is an ALL ages event, so bring the entire family! We hope to see all the groms supporting Matt!**

Come one come all. Please come to help raise money for Matt and his family...

On Sunday June 6th, Matt Hamilton suffered from a stroke while surfing in his Pro Dropknee semi final of the USBA Huntington Beach Event. He was pulled from the water and taken to Hoag Hospital. There he underwent a six and half hour surgery to clear the blood clot that had taken over the left side of his brain, which had left him completely paralyzed on that side. The removal of the clot was a success and Matt was moved to Hoag’s ICU department. With Matt in the hospital and out of work there is no means of income to pay for the rent on their Dana Point apartment. I encourage anyone and everyone to pray and to let the entire community know of Matt’s unfortunate event.

To those who can't be with us on July 25, you can still help by donating @ chewyham.com.

Also if you are interested in donating items for the Silent Auction please contact Michelle Rozzen ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), We'll be auctioning off bodyboards, clothing, gift cards and much more!