Monthly Archives: May 2010

Laguna Beach Native Receives Heart & Soul Award

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. – May 12, 2010 – James Pribram of Laguna Beach was announced today as the May recipient of the Orange County Heart & Soul Award. Pribram, a professional surfer and owner of Aloha School of Surfing, is being honored for his dedication to improving water quality and protecting endangered reefs and wildlife along Orange County’s coastlines – an endeavor Pribram embarked upon in Laguna Beach more than 10 years ago. Created by O’Connor Mortuary, the Heart & Soul Award program is designed to recognize an Orange County citizen each month for their passion for life and for … Continue reading

Eric Larsen Shares his Story with NBC's 9 News

About Polar Explorer Eric Larsen Larsen has spent his entire life in pursuit of wilderness. A polar explorer, dog musher and educator, he has spent the past 15 years adventuring in some of the most remote and wild places left on earth. Totaled, Larsen has traveled enough wilderness miles to circle the globe nearly two and half times. Larsen’s history-making expedition, One World Expedition, was the first-ever summer journey to the North Pole. Larsen’s other expeditions include a successful summit of Mt. McKinley, a 41-day expedition to the geographic South Pole, 700-mile dog sled journey through Northern Ontario, a six-week … Continue reading

Mark arrives in Myrtle Beach after trek from NY. The walk continues…

MYRTLE BEACH (Source: SCNOW.COM)—A New York man spent Tuesday night in Myrtle Beach before continuing his journey to walk across America to raise money for terminally ill veterans. Mark Klodcinski’s goal is to raise money for the “Warrior’s Wish Foundation” by walking from New York, down through Florida, and then across the country ending in California. The 24-year-old said this trip is to honor our nation’s heroes, our veterans. “I contacted the Warrior’s Wish Foundation and they grant terminally ill veterans and their families’ wishes,” said Klodcinski. “I told them, ‘Hey, I’m walking across the country do you think we … Continue reading