April 2012
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Tasty Tuesday // Banana Pancakes and Maple Syrup
In celebration of our launch of B4BC Canada, this week’s Tasty Tuesday highlights maple syrup, a delicious treat that has some surprising benefits! Pair it with these awesome low fat pancakes for an energy packed breakfast.
Maple syrup is an excellent source of manganese and zinc, two heart healthy antioxidants. When choosing your maple syrup, be sure to find a bottle that says...
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B4BC CANADA // Official Launch Party April 27th In...
Skate Invaders and Loaded Longboard team member, Cindy Zhou, along with fellow Skate Invader Jon Nuss, put together this sweet little video to help shred the B4BC love in Canada! B4BC Canada’s official launch party is this Friday in Toronto—tickets to support the event are $25. We hope you’ll join us!
For tickets & additional info, please vista, http://www.B4BCCanada.org
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IT'S PERSONAL // For B4BC Team Rider Malia Manuel
IT’S PERSONAL // B4BC’s Crystal Yang was at the Beachley Classic all last week in Dee Why, Australia with our surf team riders. While there she caught up with team rider Malia Manuel to share why breast cancer is personal for her…
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TEAM RIDER // B4BC’s Courtney Conlogue Wins 2012...
B4BC’s Courtney Conlogue Wins 2012 Commonwealth Beachley Classic
After three days of tough competition, B4BC’s Team Rider Courtney Conlogue proved her place on top in her first WCT victory. Not far behind was B4BC’s Malia Manuel who met Courtney in the finals today at the Commonwealth Beachley Classic, which is nothing to snuff at.
Malia, who was ranked No. 10 on the ASP at the start of the event,...
B4BC SURF TEAM RIDERS // Courtney Conlogue and...
It was an exciting day at Day Two of the Commonwealth Beachley Classic as B4BC stars Courtney Conlogue and Malia Manuel put on a spectacular show and upset their opponents in an impressive battle until the end.
Waves consistently broke 6-7 feet with occasional sets that hit the double overhead mark in the morning heats but the day presented non-stop challenging wave conditions that relentlessly...
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B4BC SURF TEAM // Commonwealth Beachley Classic
[B4BC’s Crystal Yang is in Australia reporting on all of the action.]
After days of non-stop rain, Day One at The Commonwealth Beachley Classic welcomed a break in the wet conditions as 17 of the world’s elite women surfers graced the stage at Dee Why in Manly Beach, Australia. As we arrived on-site this morning, the sun greeted us for what was to be a gorgeous day and stayed until the day...
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B4BC x NSP-NEW SURF PROJECT // Stand Up Paddles &...
B4BC x NSP // All of this SUP talk has inspired us to get our NSP-New Surf Project stand up paddle boards set-up for an afternoon paddle today! NSP stands behind our mission of leading an active/healthy lifestyle and have co-branded a collection of B4BC stand ups, as well as a line of B4BC surf boards in their Surf Betty line with a portion of the proceeds benefiting B4BC!
Check out these...
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B4BC BRGDE // Stand Up For Clean Water Earth Day...
It’s the final day of practice!
Come check out the B4BC SUP Team at their first competition this Saturday in Santa Monica, CA as they STAND UP FOR CLEAN WATER at the 1st Annual Earth Day Festival & Paddleboard Race! B4BC Ambassador Sarah Tiefenthaler from YOGAqua will be representing us along with team members Tommy and Mike. Join the festivities and celebrate Earth Day in the sun...
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PAUSE FOR PREVENTION (PART TWO!) // YogAqua
In light of our Yoga Heals event and Earth Week, you get a two-fer today! We’d like to introduce you to YogAqua, Where the Ocean Is Your Yoga Mat. YogAqua brings the practice and art of a vigorous Yoga flow into perfect fusion with the exciting art of Stand-Up Paddle-Boarding (SUP). Students experience all the benefits of Yoga and SUP while practicing under the sun in the beautiful ocean...
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PAUSE FOR PREVENTION // Yoga Heals
Here at B4BC, we believe that Yoga Heals. We strive to promote well-being inside and out. Exercise, a healthy diet, and a positive mind are all necessary parts of a balanced lifestyle. One fantastic way to help achieve this balance is through yoga.
The power of yoga on overall health has been known since the practice first began 5,000 years ago. It can aid in stress reduction, improved...
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Tasty Tuesday // Kombucha
There might not yet exist a magical elixir of youth (let us know if you find one) but we do have something that seems to come pretty close. Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that has been consumed for over 2000 years. Originating in Russia, this naturally effervescent beverage touts a multitude of health benefits, and is known for its detoxifying, immune system enhancing and energizing properties....
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Watch
After 16 years, B4BC is now happy to be rooted in the South Bay (Los Angeles) alongside some of the biggest names and hearts in the action sports community. And a lot of these amazingly beautiful people officially welcomed us “home” as part of the Legends of Surf / Spyder Surf Fest weekend festivities.
For those that missed out, check out a little video recap of the B4BC Seaside...
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It’s Personal // Alana Kessler
This week, Alana Kessler, founder of Sangha Yoga Shala in Brooklyn, NY, is sharing her story with us. Read on and learn why It’s Personal for Alana.
When I was asked to share a personal story about my relationship with breast cancer, I have to admit I was nervous. Though breast cancer has been the whisper in the soundtrack of my life for as long as I can remember, I have never...
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Pause for Prevention // Meet Our Friends At...
Earth Day is right around the corner, so all month long we want to make sure to show some extra love to the Earth. We spent a lot of time with our friends at Surfrider this weekend at Spyder’s Surf Fest, and we want to share some info with you about how our actions affect the environment and how that in turn affects our health. Surfrider Foundation celebrates Earth Day all year long by...
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B4BC EXPANDS PRESENCE TO THE EAST COAST AND CANADA
16-Year Non-Profit Organization Officially Establishes Bi-Coastal and International Offices Due to Increased Demand for B4BC Programs and Outreach Redondo Beach, Calif. (April 11, 2012) - After moving their headquarters to Redondo Beach in December 2011, B4BC (Boarding for Breast Cancer) is expanding their presence to offices in New York City and Toronto, Canada. The 16-year non-profit...
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Tasty Tuesday // Hummus
Whether you use it as a dip for pita or veggies, a spread for sandwiches or wraps, or eat it by the spoonful (wait…is that socially acceptable?), hummus is a wonderful food. It is incredibly versatile and sooo healthy! Hummus is made primarily from chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) and tahini, which is a sesame paste. A few other simple ingredients, plus any number of other seasonings...
It's Personal // Share Your Story!
Every week we share the story of someone who is or has been affected by breast cancer. It’s Personal for many of us. If you personally are a fighter or survivor, or if you want to share the story of a loved one, we would love to hear about it! Tell us why It’s Personal for you. Send your story and any photographs you wish to include to taylor@b4bc.org. Videos are also welcome!
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TEAM RIDERS // Come Meet Allysha Bergado and Mimi...
Today we’re highlighting a couple of our girls who shred hard.
Pro-skateboarders Allysha Bergado and Mimi Knoop will be at the Spyder Surf Fest this Saturday!
Allysha Bergado is a 15-year-old El Segundo native, X Games competitor, and Vans 2011 Combi Pool Classic champ.
Mimi Knoop is one of the top female vert/bowl riders in the world, and has five X Games medals under her belt.
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Pause for Prevention: Get Moving!
We hope that wherever you are, the weather is as beautiful as it is here in sunny L.A. Spring has brought on some lovely weather, and we are loving every minute of it! Take advantage of the sunshine and move your workouts outdoors. Being active and exercising regularly is a crucial way to help prevent breast cancer. Physical activity builds muscle and reduces body fat, and reduces your exposure to...
March 2012
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SHRED THE LOVE // Billabong Flaunt It Finals w/...
We’re packing up the Subaru and hitting the road to Sierra-at-Tahoe tomorrow for Saturday’s, Billabong Flaunt It Finals with Jamie Anderson!
Billabong’s Flaunt It is an All-Girls Slopestyle & Rail Jam snowboard series that is aimed at giving girls from all levels a chance to Flaunt It while providing over $30,000 in cash and prizes for the ladies.
We’re stoked to be part...
