Gary Gregg
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Gary Gregg has not only been a prominent fixture in the Pacific City surfing community, but is a well-known and respected surfer throughout the Pacific Northwest. Since leaving his home country of South Africa at the age of 19, he has spent the majority of his time surfing, wind surfing, and fishing from Northern California to Seattle. He has won countless surfing events along the way, and for many years was a staple in numerous taekwondo tournaments. If you were to ask him however, what he is most proud of, it would be the last five years he’s spent as a surf instructor in Pacific City. Teaching surfing and passing on the stoke, especially to the kids, has brought him more joy and satisfaction than anything else. And the kids love Mr. Gaz!
Unfortunately Gary has been diagnosed with an IDH-Wild Type Grade 4 Diffuse Astrocytic Glioma of the Brain. Gary with the help of his love Robin are set to due battle with this cancer for the next couple of months. The first round of both Chemo and Radiation start 5.9.19 and will continue for 6 weeks straight. His insurance will help with medical expenses, but other life expenses are starting to mount up. His sole source of income was giving surf lessons and working in the shop, which he is now unable to perform
It’s been a pleasure watching Gary's impact on our community and new surfers over the years. Students he has taught the previous summer always come back to see their favorite instructor. Even if they aren’t going to surf again, it doesn’t matter, they just want to see him. His positive connection and influence will have a lasting effect on these kids for the rest of their lives.
Gary means so much to the Pacific City Community that we want to help him in any way we can, which includes reaching out to our amazing friends and family members for help. There is no donation small or large that would not be appreciated and put to great use. Whatever you can afford to donate will help immensely.
Let’s try and help a friend who has meant so much to our community!
Unfortunately Gary has been diagnosed with an IDH-Wild Type Grade 4 Diffuse Astrocytic Glioma of the Brain. Gary with the help of his love Robin are set to due battle with this cancer for the next couple of months. The first round of both Chemo and Radiation start 5.9.19 and will continue for 6 weeks straight. His insurance will help with medical expenses, but other life expenses are starting to mount up. His sole source of income was giving surf lessons and working in the shop, which he is now unable to perform
It’s been a pleasure watching Gary's impact on our community and new surfers over the years. Students he has taught the previous summer always come back to see their favorite instructor. Even if they aren’t going to surf again, it doesn’t matter, they just want to see him. His positive connection and influence will have a lasting effect on these kids for the rest of their lives.
Gary means so much to the Pacific City Community that we want to help him in any way we can, which includes reaching out to our amazing friends and family members for help. There is no donation small or large that would not be appreciated and put to great use. Whatever you can afford to donate will help immensely.
Let’s try and help a friend who has meant so much to our community!
Organizer and beneficiary
Friends of Gaz
Organizer
Pacific City, OR
Gary Gregg
Beneficiary
