Dave Kalama and Laird Hamilton, professional surfers and co-chairs of Pipeline to a Cure
Resorts West is pleased to again support the PacSun Pipeline to a Cure, a gala held July 31 in Huntington Beach, California to benefit victims of Cystic Fibrosis.
Pipeline to a Cure, a surf-centric event hosted by professional wave riders Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama, was founded after Australian doctors discovered that surfing can improve the overall health of patients with Cystic Fibrosis. The sea air eases their breathing by loosening the thick mucus in their lungs that can cause life-threatening infections and digestive disorders. Pipeline to a Cure raises money for research while giving kids the opportunity to learn how to surf.
The results of the organizaion, now in its third year, have directly impacted the quality of life for children with CF while contributing to research efforts that have more than doubled their life expectancy over the last 20 years. Children born with Cystic Fibrosis can now expect to see their 30′s, a miracle compared to just two decades agao, when the life expectancy was just 16.
This year’s gala, held at the Hyatt Regency, will feature a star-studded guest list of professional surfers and celebrities, live and silent auctions, food and music. Resorts West has contributed to the live auction each year since the event’s inception, this time with a three-day winter vacation package. The winning bidder will enjoy Deer Valley lodging in a 2-bedroom luxury condo, a private ski lesson for four, lift tickets for three full days of skiing at Deer Valley Resort, and a dedicated concierge.
Learn more about the event at www.pipelinetoacure.com.
Resorts West's Gavin Dalton at Pipeline to a Cure 2009 with Dave Kalama.
