When the duo learned that surfing led to a treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF), they joined and soon became leaders within the surfing community to help raise funds for the disease that robs children and young adults of their youth, their health and eventually their lives before most of them reach their late 30s.  In 2008, Laird and Dave enthusiastically became honorary chairmen of a very special fundraiser – "Pipeline to a Cure." 

Together with longtime sponsors BJ's Restaurants, LAcarGUY, Coast Benefit Consultants, Wahoo's Fish Taco, and American Airlines, CFF has raised more than $750,000 in just two short years.  With no public funding, this significant amount of money from the private sector and individuals provides a tremendous and critical lifeline to the more than 70,000 children around the world with CF. Other surfers lending their support for the CF cause included Jeff Clark, Mickey Munoz, Jericho Poppler, Gavin Beschen, Kala Alexander, Michael Ho, Julian Wilson, Lisa Anderson, Sally Fitzgibbons, and Travis Mellem.

Celebrities who attended include Gabrielle Reece, Eva LaRue (CSI: Miami), Tia Carrere, Tim Salmon (formerly with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim), Tom Shadyac (director) and performers Chad Petree, Jeremy Dawson, Sisely Treasure, Mikey Martin of Shiny Toy Guns and Kai Kalama and Ryan Kalama of Off White.

We are pleased to announce that Saturday, July 31st, 2010 will mark the 3rd Annual Pipeline to a Cure Gala honoring baseball legend Tim Salmon.

Guests will enjoy an evening of celebrity entertainment, fabulous food and spectacular silent and live auctions, all while mingling with their favorite surfing celebrities.