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Aloha, La Jolla!
It takes a community to brighten a life.
Ask John Slavin.
The professional photographer, known for his captivating images of surfers jousting with Mother Ocean’s waves, is the grateful recipient of a reliable, used van, made possible by the Windansea community’s can-do Aloha spirit.
Last month, a grassroots fundraising campaign — anchored by a GoFundMe page and a benefit concert headlined by surfadelic jam band Seapoodle — raised $4,600 for John’s new mobile studio.
A live auction — featuring two custom art prints, created by surfboard shaper and artist Tim Bessell and his wife, Robin — crescendoed on the winning bid for Melinda Merryweather’s from-the-heart donation of a keepsake Hawaiian shirt from surf legend, Mike Hynson’s, storied collection.
Making connections and building community the Windansea way!
VOICES OF GIVING
Mikko Flemming, Seapoodle’s Founding Member and Lead Guitarist
“It was a magical event that brought the Windansea community together. A big thank you to everyone who came out to support John!”
Sasha Gershunov, John’s friend and neighbor
“To me, John exemplifies graceful resilience. It was inspiring to see Windansea coming together to support this iconic local surf photographer and beautiful soul, together with Seapoodle’s uplifting vibe. That spirit was so magical, it soared!”
Tim Bessell, Surfboard Shaper and Artist
“John Slavin is one of the finest surf photographers of La Jolla’s history. His commitment to getting the best shot, for all types of surfers, is inspired.”
Molly Bowman-Styles
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La Jolla story spotlight
Use of weight loss ‘wonder drugs’ has doubled. The Salk Institute is studying how far their benefits can go
By Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have become massively popular for their slimming side effects, but researchers continue to study their broader applications.
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