Led by the SIMA Humanitarian Fund, the surf industry is coming together to help the victims Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. All funds will be routed to Waves For Water, who is on the ground in the Bahamas working to secure access to clean drinking water through the strategic implementation of water filtration systems, crucial in preventing the spread of waterborne illnesses.
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