The goal of the event is to raise money and awareness for Amyloidosis. (CMF Facebook)
Perfect waves and sunny skies completed the 15th Annual Surf Fest and 3rd Annual Slide for Amyloid in Ocean City Friday, July 20.
Thousands of guests helped raise awareness and funds for Amyloidosis.
The event began at 7:30 a.m. with surfers of all ages and skill sets hanging 10 with some of the best waves Mother Nature could offer.
Over the course of the day, 47 competitors finished within the top six of eight different competition categories. Top winners for each category were Cruz Dinofa, Stephen Zackroff, Kaiden Cameron, Nick Rutkowski, Sophia Whelan, Sienna McDermott, Sophia Whelan and the Zackroff Family.
The categories included Grom, Junior Men’s, Boys, Men’s, Girls, Longboard, Women and Parent/Child.
Complete results are as follows:
GROMS
1. Cruz Dinofa
2. Cooper Jewel
3. Cody Schweim
4. Eamon McDermott
5. Zoe Hershin
6. Brynn Gallagher
MENS
1. Nick Rutkowski
2. Ryan Santiago
3. Jacques Beningo
4. Stephen Zackroff
5. Justin Casey
6. Roc Damico
PARENT / CHILD
1. Zackroff Family
2. Mia Gallagher Family
3. Beningo Family
4. Gravy Family
5. Qunns Family
6. Dinora Family
JUNIOR MENS
1. Stephen Zackroff
2. Kaiden Cameron
3. Roc D’Amico
4. William Bumpernick
The goal of the event is to raise money and awareness for Amyloidosis. (CMF Facebook)
As day turned to evening, many of the surfers joined hundreds of other guests for the night cap, water park thrills at the Ocean City Water Park. The turnout was greater than the two previous slide events and helped further the agenda of the day; Amyloidosis awareness and fund raising. In addition, the food, branded as a Taste of Ocean City, helped welcome many newcomers to the fun and festivities.
This after-party and slide took over the OC Water Park immediately following Surf Fest and offered guests private access to all water slides, dinner, drinks and entertainment. There was a huge benefit auction to help the cause and more.
These two events are just two of many on the summer schedule for the CMAF. The next event happens Friday, July 27 at the OCNJ Skate Park as part of the 2nd Annual Skate Fest.
As with all events, prices and participation vary, but complete details on the 2018 season can be found online at www.ChipMiller.org or via the CMAF Facebook page, www.facebook.com/AmyloidosisAwarenes.
