North Haven surfers hit the waves for cancer research Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 Brooke Mason, Penny and Sarah Feldman ready to hit the waves. EIGHT North Haven Boardriders members are making an impact in the lives of those affected by cancer, hitting the water every day this month in a surf-themed fundraiser. Called SurFebruary, the aquatic fundraiser involves surfing or swimming every day during the month of February to raise funds for Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, a not-for-profit cancer hospital and research centre established in 2013. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The facility provides screening services, diagnosis and treatment for people with cancer, offering clinical trials and complementary therapies. Boardriders member Brooke Mason is completing SurFebruary for the second time in 2025. “Like the other members in our group, I have witnessed firsthand the effects of cancer on people I know and care about,” Brooke said. She is joined in the fundraiser by Stewart O’Brien, Jason Garcia, Sarah Feldman, Daniel Blanch, Ben Fletcher, Arron Sanders and Hardy Fletcher. The surfers have decided to fundraise as a collective group under the banner of North Haven Riders. “As a group we set a goal of $6000 to raise,” said Brooke and Sarah. “On 7 February we were almost half way, raising $2807. “Today (February 16), we have surpassed that goal, reaching $6345. “The support of our friends, family members and the community has been great.” Reflecting on the group’s achievements, Sarah stated, “We are just doing what we do out there and raising money for a great cause in the process.” By Kim AMBROSE Stewart O’Brien, Jason Garcia, Sarah Feldman, Daniel Blanch, Ben Fletcher, Arron Sanders and Brooke Mason. Photo: supplied.
