Surf's Up at Surf Aid

I haven't said anything about the tsunami because what really can I say beyond the obvious? But I do want to give a shoutout to a fantastic organization, Surf Aid . Founded by surfers to give back to the islands where they find so much pleasure, for the past several years Surf Aid has been working in the Mentawai Islands to better the health of the islanders. The Style Editor has had the pleasure of having some communication with the group in her professional capacity, and although I don't agree with all of their decisions (Stop faffing around, lads, and add IRS with DDT to your malaria control efforts instanter. Look! Even the New York Times thinks you should! ), I have been impressed with their dedication and ground operation. Surf Aid is now assisting with relief efforts on Nias and is doing a bang up job keeping people informed about what they are doing. (I can think of SEVERAL organizations that should learn from Surf Aid's excellent accountability measures. Hello, UN, are you paying attention? Hello?) Although it is highly unlikely that the Style Editor would ever be seen attempting to balance on a fiberglass board or would ever be able to properly use the word "stoked" in a sentence, her tsunami donations have gone to Surf Aid, because if Surf Aid gets extra money, I know it won't be wasted. Surf Aid. It's not just for surfers anymore.