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Ocean Minded’s Dean Randazzo…
Ocean Minded’s Dean Randazzo Wins Masters of Pro Surfing at Sebastian Inlet http://bit.ly/cTyiBW
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Ocean Minded’s Dean Randazzo Wins Masters of Pro Surfing at Sebastian Inlet
Ocean Minded Brand Ambassador, Dean Randazzo, from Somers Point, New Jersey, turned in a remarkable performance that enabled him to win the Masters of Pro Surfing on Saturday, March 13th at Sebastian Inlet, Florida.
“It feels great to have pushed myself in the challenging Florida waves and win an event filled with such tough competition. The support coming from the crowd on the beach allowed me to find a really nice rhythm,” said Randazzo about his invigorating win. “I’m really excited to go home and celebrate with my wife and son”.
While the waves were temperamental during the event, Randazzo was able to build momentum throughout the contest, and solidified himself a spot in the finals. His performance in the final heat of the day, against Outer Banks surfer/shaper Jesse Fernandez and California surfer Richie Collins, propelled him to victory.
“Dean’s perseverance and passion in and out of the water is an inspiration to all. Ocean Minded is proud to have him representing our Brand and we look forward to seeing where this momentum will take him,” stated Frankie D’Andrea, the company’s Brand Ambassador Coordinator.
Known as “The Jersey Devil”, Randazzo won his first contest when he was only 11 years old and became a professional surfer after he moved to California in 1990. In 1996, he qualified for the prestigious WCT (World Championship Tour), but five years later, Randazzo was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a form of cancer.
Since that time, Randazzo has won four battles with Hodgkins Disease, and has created the Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation, in order to raise money for cancer research and assist individuals battling cancer, both financially and emotionally. His foundation has raised well over $100,000 through annual fund-raising events and Dean has become known as ‘The Lance Armstrong of surfing’.
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Brand Ambassador Matt Meola Featured in New York Times Article
Ocean Minded Brand Ambassador, Matt Meola is featured in the Sports Section of the New York Times in an article titled ‘Surfing’s Next Generation Takes to the Air’ .
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Ocean Minded and Capo Valley High School Cleanup March 17th
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Ocean Minded now has over 2,00…
Ocean Minded now has over 2,000 facebook fans!! Thank you to everyone who helps keep our beaches clean! Have a… http://bit.ly/9mDF0W
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Ocean Minded and Capo Valley High School Surf Team Clean Up
Continuing on with Ocean Minded’s 4 Schools in 4 Months cleanups, Ocean Minded and the Capo Valley High School Surf Team took some time out before practice on Wednesday March 3rd to clean up Strands Beach. Denise from the South Orange County Surfrider Chapter joined in the cleanup and helped educate the students on the environmental impact trash has on the ocean. After only 30 minutes the group had amassed approximately 60 pounds of trash. Thank you to Capo Valley High School, Surf Team Coach Shultz, Sambazon and Surfen Donuts for participating in this impactful cleanup.
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Get to know the People Behind the Ocean Minded Brand…
Frankie D’Andrea
Job Title: Events/Brand Ambassador Coordinator
Department: Marketing
Job Title: Events/Brand Ambassador Coordinator
Department: Marketing
As Ocean Minded’s Events and Brand Ambassador Coordinator, Frankie D’Andrea develops and maintains the relationships between Ocean Minded and the people we have chosen to represent the brand. Frankie often finds himself coordinating photo shoots for various marketing vehicles, putting together athlete contracts, working with photographers to secure imagery, acting as a liaison between the media and Ocean Minded ambassadors, and regularly supplies the team with the latest Ocean Minded product.
In addition, Frankie is constantly planning and executing Ocean Minded beach cleanups, and other company events. He spends time working with other partnering non-endemic brands, non-profit organizations, as well as schools, to create safe and fun events that help keep our chosen outdoor playgrounds clean.
In order to diversify the locations of these events, Frankie sometimes takes the Ocean Minded van on long road trips with his trusted sidekick Benny the Rottweiler. Frankie’s enthusiasm and passion for our brand rubs off on everyone in the office, as well as those he encounters in his travels.
If you ever have the pleasure of meeting him, be sure to have a dog treat for Benny, because he’s usually right beside Frankie!
Inspired By:
- A good dinner with family and friends
- Life and the challenges it throws at you
- My dog Benny
Likes/Loves:
- Living life to the fullest
- Taking photos of classic moments
- Cooking a meal that you remember
- Listening to live music
- Spending time with family and friends
- Surfing empty lineups
- Going to the San Francisco Giants Stadium
- Traveling with my girlfriend, Tristin, and my Dog Benny
Words to Live by/Favorite Quote:
“Whoever is Happy will make others Happy too.” – Mark Twain (that guy was a legend and had a solid Mustache too)
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Check out this incredible vide…
Check out this incredible video of Brand Ambassador, Greg Long at Jaws, December 2009 http://bit.ly/dyIfSW
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