New Jersey Slasher faces battle number 4...

...Lost team rider Dean Randazzo, one of the most respected East Coast surfers, the best ever to come out of New Jersey, one of my favorites and an inspiration to all, is going through cancer treatments once again. This is Dean's 4th bout with Hodgkins Lymphoma since 2001. A contest was held last Saturday to help raise money for Randazzo's medical costs in which the winner, Sam Hammer, donated his winnings back to the cause. More on that contest here.

Another fund raiser will be held on a waiting period from March 1st to March 31st, where the surfer photographed on the biggest wave while wearing the yellow "Do it for Dean!" rashguard wins, so check out the Little Nasty Big Wave Event too.

Finally, if you're feeling philanthropic (and don't think I'm being too pretentious again) their is the Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation. The foundation is not for Dean's benefit, but was started by Dean to help others facing the same obstacles. You can make a donation here. Even my broke ass made a small donation. At some point in our lives we'll all know someone with cancer. It only takes a little, and you can feel good knowing that you helped someone along the way. Karma.