Steve,PT, Shaun Tomson
Final group shot
Robert August & Steve
Ian Cairns, Steve, Fernando 
Legends group Picture 
Steve, Fernando, Brandy 
Up for auction
The "signature" boardSince our blog is new we have some catching up to do and we have decided to add some stories and events that go back a few months but definetly worth acknowledging.
August 2008, Walden Surfboards "Signatures" board sells for $16,000
This years annual UCSD Cancer Center Luau and Longboard Invitational, benefiting the Rebecca and John Moores UCSD Cancer Center saw another great live auction. One of the highlights of this years event was the sale of a 9'0 Walden Longboard for $16,000.00. This was no ordinary surfboard but a collaborative effort with the surf industries most remarkable surfers, legends & personalities.
The 9'0 Balsa Limited Edition magic model hand shaped by Steve Walden was laminated with the collected signatures of over 55 surf greats. Walden Surfboards spent over 2 months tracking down surfers from around the world for their signatures. "We are honored to have a full spectrum of the surf industry represented on the board including longboarders, shortboarders, legends, current competitors, shapers, writers, promoters, and of course the women." says Brandy Herrin who initiated the project. Brandy says it was an interesting process tracking down surfers who travel the world, usually to very remote places with out phones, FAX's or e-mail. Just a few of the amazing people whose signatures are on the board include: Rabbit Bartholomew, Ian Cairns, Randy Rarrick, Shaun Tomson, Greg Noll, Drew Kampion, Linda Benson, Bob McTavish & Al Merrick.
Steve Walden was just hoping the board would get about $7000-$9000.00, he was stoked to see the board sell for $16,000. " This event is very special to me and I am especially proud that our donation this year was a collaborative effort with so many of my friends and colleagues" says Walden.
The "Signatures" board was won by Fernando Aguerre of Reef, the board will be added to his famous private collection of surfboards. "We are very proud to have this board included in Fernando's collection"... adds Steve Walden. With the help of some dedicated surfers the event ultimately raised over $480,000 for cancer research.
This years annual UCSD Cancer Center Luau and Longboard Invitational, benefiting the Rebecca and John Moores UCSD Cancer Center saw another great live auction. One of the highlights of this years event was the sale of a 9'0 Walden Longboard for $16,000.00. This was no ordinary surfboard but a collaborative effort with the surf industries most remarkable surfers, legends & personalities.
The 9'0 Balsa Limited Edition magic model hand shaped by Steve Walden was laminated with the collected signatures of over 55 surf greats. Walden Surfboards spent over 2 months tracking down surfers from around the world for their signatures. "We are honored to have a full spectrum of the surf industry represented on the board including longboarders, shortboarders, legends, current competitors, shapers, writers, promoters, and of course the women." says Brandy Herrin who initiated the project. Brandy says it was an interesting process tracking down surfers who travel the world, usually to very remote places with out phones, FAX's or e-mail. Just a few of the amazing people whose signatures are on the board include: Rabbit Bartholomew, Ian Cairns, Randy Rarrick, Shaun Tomson, Greg Noll, Drew Kampion, Linda Benson, Bob McTavish & Al Merrick.
Steve Walden was just hoping the board would get about $7000-$9000.00, he was stoked to see the board sell for $16,000. " This event is very special to me and I am especially proud that our donation this year was a collaborative effort with so many of my friends and colleagues" says Walden.
The "Signatures" board was won by Fernando Aguerre of Reef, the board will be added to his famous private collection of surfboards. "We are very proud to have this board included in Fernando's collection"... adds Steve Walden. With the help of some dedicated surfers the event ultimately raised over $480,000 for cancer research.
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