The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation announced Thursday it will host three fundraising events this July in Ocean City as part of its 2019 schedule.
On Friday, July 19, surfers and beach lovers will converge on the surf beach just off Seventh Street to Hang 10 and soak up the rays during the 16th annual Chip Miller Surf Fest. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.
The CMAF’s second event in Ocean City also occurs on July 19, but is later in the evening. Following a day on the water, supporters will gather for the fourth annual Slide for Amyloidosis and Taste of Ocean City. This event serves as the after party for Surf Fest and the doors open at 5 p.m.
Each event carries a rain date of July 20.
With the Surf Fest and Taste of OC on Friday, July 19, guests can make a weekend of things by hanging out for the final event of the weekend, Skate Fest, on Sunday, July 21.
The third annual Skate Fest takes place at the Ocean City Skatepark and once again will be supported by local first responders. They’ll be on site to help serve food and meet the community. This event is open to skaters of all ages, costs $10 and starts at 9 a.m.
Lance Miller of Ocean City serves as president of the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation, named in honor of his late father, Chip, who died of amyloidosis in 2004. Chip Miller was a renowned Corvette collector and car show promoter as well as a major surfing supporter in Ocean City.
According to www.mayoclinic.org, amyloidosis is a rare disease that occurs when a substance called amyloid builds up in the organs. Amyloid is an abnormal protein that is produced in bone marrow and can be deposited in any tissue or organ.
There’s no cure for amyloidosis, but treatments can help manage symptoms and limit production of amyloid protein.
CMAF raises money for amyloidosis awareness. More information on CMAF fundraising events in 2019 can be found at www.ChipMiller.org.
