Hey There! On September 21st, I am taking the 100 Wave Challenge by attempting to catch 100 waves in ONE DAY and raise $2,000 for a remarkable organization called Boys to Men Mentoring. I am so stoked to use my love for surfing to raise money for this amazing cause! I would love it if you would consider donating to my page to support Boys to Men and join me in praying for a successful event and for these young boys. Here is a bit more information on Boys to Men:

Boys to Men Mentoring (BTM) is a group mentoring program working to connect hundreds of teenage boys to positive male role models they can depend on. BTM programs include weekly, in-school group mentoring, retreat weekends, beach trips, and other activities all geared to improve each boy's overall self-esteem, critical thinking skills, and self-accountability.

Please consider making a donation to my page and help me support these young men who are working to be the best they can be!

Thank you for your prayers and support.

- Richard

P.S, here is some more information on the problem Boys to Men is working to solve:

• 85% of youths in prisons grew up in a fatherless home. 
• 71% of high school dropouts come from fatherless homes. 
• 63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes.
• A boy leaving high school to enter into a life of crime or drug abuse can cost his community $1.7-$2.3 million in his lifetime.

Here's some facts on the impact of a good mentor in fatherless boys life.
After just one year of weekly meetings, Boys to Men boys get an average of 27% better grades and 85% fewer disciplinary issues.
 
Hear it the kids who have benefited from this program: https://boystomen.org/testimonials/