For press inquiries, contact Leah Lupo I’ve always loved the ocean and beach as far back as I can remember. As a native of the Pacific Northwest, I grew up around water in the Seattle area and have fond memories of visiting beaches up and down the coast. Almost 20 years ago, I visited aContinue reading “FOND Group’s Movement to Green Online Checkout Gains Nearly 500,000 Supporters”
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FOND Group in the movies
Fond Group Launches Air, Land & Sea Special Section at Hamptons International Film Festival FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – East Hampton, NY – October 3, 2016 Water has always been the element of emotion, and for those on the East End of Long Island it represents everything from sports to commercial fishing to drinking water toContinue reading “FOND Group in the movies”
HAITI, by foot.
“What are you running from?” was a question that the seven members of Team Tassy heard repeatedly as they ran 230 miles across Haiti over the course of nine days. The team was not running from anything, but rather for Haiti. In fact, the race took place this past February during the 5th anniversary ofContinue reading “HAITI, by foot.”
Aloha in Waikiki
FOND Group had the honor of helping to produce the first annual Aha Kai Aloha Festival celebrating Hawaiian Surf and Cultural Heritage which took place in Waikiki this past fall. Alison Berman caught up with visionary pro surfer Rochelle Ballard to learn more about the memorable day and the inspiration behind the event. All Photos by KaiContinue reading “Aloha in Waikiki”
Surfing in India?
Beyond the Surface is an explosion of color and calm, a documentary film, travelogue, and contemplative call to action on issues involving women’s empowerment, helping disadvantaged kids, spirituality and the fragility of the environment. It’s a journey powered by the waves of India’s massive coastline, and riding – in part – on the surfboard ofContinue reading “Surfing in India?”
Coast 2 Coast
Coast 2 Coast is a participatory cross-cultural collection and evolving database of stories conceived by youth from diverse coastal communities around the world, shared and exchanged through their own photography, film, art, and words. Students at the Bishop’s School in La Jolla, Calif., will be exchanging their photography and personal narratives once a month with youth from Peru, NewContinue reading “Coast 2 Coast”
Hungry for the Outdoors
New York City is an incredible place. Some even call it magical. Dwellers of the city bask in its wonders and gloat that it is “the best city on earth.” Yet with everything New York is credited for having, it is equally known as one of the most challenging cities in which to lead aContinue reading “Hungry for the Outdoors”
Montauk celebrates Rell Sunn
By Moira Bailey When legendary surfer Rell Sunn died of cancer in 1998, Montauk surfer and businessman Roger Feit was inspired to organize a surf competition to both celebrate her life and raise money for cancer awareness. On Aug. 2, the 16th Annual Rell Sunn Surf Contest will draw surfers of all ages to DitchContinue reading “Montauk celebrates Rell Sunn”
Killing Fast Fashion
A panel of insiders debate solutions to ensure a brave new future for fashion. Killing fashion is an ambitious endeavor, not for the faint of heart. It is fitting, then, that the people leading the charge are those who immerse themselves in that cutthroat world of brands and big personalities, public relations and creative complications. TomorrowContinue reading “Killing Fast Fashion”
Gathered’s Elizabeth Kairys Allspaw
Gathered brings personality to buying art online. Elizabeth Kairys Allspaw Even as art becomes more accessible online, the gap grows between people who can afford to buy and those who pin feverishly to their “Someday” Pinterest board. To help bridge the two, Elizabeth Kairys Allspaw founded Gathered.com, a site that aims to connect artists with artContinue reading “Gathered’s Elizabeth Kairys Allspaw”
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