Gum For My Boat is a story of Hope focusing on the Bangladesh Surf Club and its members. The club consists of more than 30 boys and girls and is helping to introduce surfing into a culture in a very unconventional method. Many of the children are street kids or come from very poor families. Some don't even know how to swim, but their love for surfing brings them together and into a way of life they never even knew existed. An ocean that was once deemed off limits due to fear and a very conservative Islamic culture is now becoming source of fun, escape and even a chance for a way to make a living. Follow professional surfer, Kahana Kalama (a past guest star of Fuel TV’s series On Surfari) as he works with Hawaiian-based non-profit, Surfing The Nations, and learns from these kids that sometimes, surfing involves much more than catching waves.

We recently asked the Jedidiah Community, "Can surfing change the world?" Angelica answers the question here.

There's No Way We Can Handle a Cage Either Patrick Swayze + our very own Luke + new Jedidiah board shorts = a recipe for success.

Recently we asked the Jedidiah Community: "If money were no object, what brave dream would you bring to the world?" Hillary Hefner wrote a story that inspired our winning t-shirt design (http://www.jedidiahusa.com/xcart/home.php?cat=34) and you can read her story here: http://www.jedidiahusa.com/pligg/story.php?title=home-3

Recently we asked the Jedidiah Community: "How have you seen hope brought to the homeless community?" Erin Lyde wrote a story that inspired our winning t-shirt design (jedidiahusa.com/xcart/home.php?cat=34) and you can read her story here: jedidiahusa.com/pligg/story.php?title=hope-within-community

You may have seen the artist T-shirts from a couple posts down that just went up for sale here >> http://bit.ly/artisttees. Russell and Kahana spent a few days with these artists (Eukarest and Pancho), along with the rest of the Jedidiah-Hawaii crew this past January. Check out this video that shows how the trip went down.

We wanted to make our newsletters a little more enjoyable to read. We decided make a few short web clips to throw in each week. To spice things up a bit a plus, ya know? Plus, they are a lot of fun to make. Releasing the first of hopefully many more to come, here is the premier video starring Luke, our Shipping Manager. Testing his acting talents.... Sean Penn beware. Check out the our blog below to see more upcoming videos in the mix... Enjoy! >>http://www.jedidiahusa.com/blogs/index.php?blog=65

The Jedidiah Community Project Series is a social networking website that allows users to submit stories, vote on art, and be involved in the creation of clothing that supports humanitarian partners.

It’s around one-o’clock Monday morning. I just got back from Baja California, Mexico where I accompanied 10 of my good friends on a trip to the Gabriel House. Like any great Mexico excursion, this one had its share of adventure, bonding, good waves, sketchy Tijuana back roads and fish tacos but to top it all off I even have a negligible case of Montezuma’s revenge. >>Read and See more photos here >> tinyurl.com/4fw228 You can learn more about the Gabriel House by clicking here >>http://www.jedidiahusa.com/activism/11

Josh Garrells, Patrick Maxcy, Will Tant and Kahana Kalama road tripped through Florida to help spread awareness about the 2009 Hope Collection. They posted up at some of their favorite surf shops and while Josh Garrells played some music, Patrick Maxcy did some live art, and Kahana held down the grill. To learn more about the Hope Collection visit: jedidiahusa.com/xcart/home.php?cat=1

The Hope Collection Tour kicked off with a bang through south florida. Josh Garrels, Will Tant, Patrick Maxcy, and Kahana Kalama took a 10 day road trip through Florida to stop and hang out with a few of their favorite surf shops. At every stop Josh played a live set, Patrick painted a live mural, and Kahana handled the grill cooking up the best hot dogs Florida has ever experienced. They've been raising awareness for the new Hope Collection that will be available December 08. Here's a quick glimpse into what they've been up to. Stay tuned for a 3-4 minute piece on the overall trip. Check out more video and photos of the tour. www.jedidiahusa.com//blogs/index.php?blog=65

JJ Yemma moved to Nicaragua as an 18 year old back in 1998 in search of surf. 10 years later JJ found the waves he sought after, but along the way developed a love for the people of Nicaragua and a passion to serve. As the founder of Popoyo Surf Lodge, JJ affords more time in the water than most pro's and can probably out surf most of them too. However, more impressive than JJ's raw talent and explosive surfing is his humble persona and evidence of a life lived not for himself...

Perception is... surfing can come across as a pretty selfish act. Think about it, when you're in the water it's easy to get put into the mindset of "me, my waves, my break." But does it have to be this way? Isn't surfing so much more than that? Share an experience from your life where surfing has transcended the ocean and evolved into something profound; it could be a conversation held, a relationship formed, or an experience in a new land. You don't have to be a surfer to be affected by surfing. So what do you think? Can surfing help change the world? Share your Story jedidiahusa.com/community/inspiration/item/5

Jedidiah is a humanitarian based fashion brand aspiring to cultivate change. The Jedidiah collective has developed into a family of artists, activists, musicians, and athletes dedicated to making the world a better place. Jedidiah fuses the beauty of art with the fabric of clothing to affect the world for greater good. We believe our humanitarian partnerships are the lifeblood of who we are. The Hope Collection is a series of t-shirts designed to directly benefit various humanitarian organizations and their causes. Over 40% of the proceeds from each Hope Collection sale go directly to the organization the t-shirt represents. One percent of Jedidiah’s total revenue is also donated to our Hope Collection partners. As of May 2008 $191,172.00 has been donated to our Humanitarian Partners and this is only the beginning… Fear less and hope more, judge less and accept more. Jedidiah is for lovers and love requires action. www . jedidiahusa . com

Jedidiah is a humanitarian based fashion brand aspiring to cultivate change. The Jedidiah collective has developed into a family of artists, activists, musicians, and athletes dedicated to making the world a better place. Jedidiah fuses the beauty of art with the fabric of clothing to affect the world for greater good. We believe our humanitarian partnerships are the lifeblood of who we are. The Hope Collection is a series of t-shirts designed to directly benefit various humanitarian organizations and their causes. Over 40% of the proceeds from each Hope Collection sale go directly to the organization the t-shirt represents. One percent of Jedidiah’s total revenue is also donated to our Hope Collection partners. As of May 2008 $191,172.00 has been donated to our Humanitarian Partners and this is only the beginning… Fear less and hope more, judge less and accept more. Jedidiah is for lovers and love requires action. jedidiahusa.com

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