Amazing how the universe works. Tremendous actually. Not 24 hours after arriving in California with the gang, a stop at the FireWire shop (thanks guys for your hospitality and efforts to ensure we have the perfect vehicle for the stay) a delicious home cooked meal with friends like family, some hot tub time and my favorite ice cream treats, I find myself standing toes in the sand shaking hands with Dean Randazzo. We’ve come out to Oceanside this morning to watch the boys slide around with Rob Machado and friends. (not so shabby) As we’re just about to head out- Dean Randazzo comes walking up the beach- board in hand, after a few fun waves at his close to home break. For those of you who don’t know DR’s story- he’s a cancer survivor, a surfer and an all around good guy form our very own Jersey Shore. He also has The Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation. They lend a hand to surfers dealing with cancer. It’s a foundation we’ve always felt connected to – especially now, living in this window between treatments, resting up and building energy for our Dean’s next leg ahead. I guess it’s just God’s way of allowing is to say thanks to Dean in person – and his Foundation, for all they do. Your efforts and generosity are so greatly appreciated. We are blessed to know you and have you on our team. It was after receiving a gift from DRVF early this year (and some FF miles from Nonna!) we decided to pull the trigger on this trip. For more on The Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation visit their website www.deanrandazzocancerfoundation.org
Cheers to you Universe- I’m still in awe of that one today. Woah.