HEATHER CLARKE

Needs Our Help

Hey crew,

Heather Clark, a former World Tour surfer, was in a really heavy car accident and needs our help. She's a really cool girl and it would be awesome if you could dig deep and offer her a little financial support. If you'd like to make a donation all the details you need are at the bottom of this post. Thanks and all my best wishes to Heather for a speedy recovery.

- Mick

Here's the information we received this morning:

"South African Surfing Champion, 2008 ISA World Masters Women's Champion and former World Championship Tour surfer, Heather Clark, is in hospital today after being seriously injured in a car accident near her home in Port Shepstone on Thursday.

"According to reports, an alleged drunk driver lost control of his vehicle and smashed into the Ford Escort that Heather was driving, splitting it in two. She suffered a serious head injury that required 22 stitches and is being assessed for other injuries at the Hibiscus Coast Hospital today.

"The alleged drunk driver, who was uninjured, was arrested after the accident and spent the night in jail.

"Heather has no medical aid and apart from a small surf and swimming school, is not employed. Her injuries will not only cost her a fortune in medical expenses but will prevent her from earning an income while she recovers.

"Anyone interested in assisting with her medical costs is requested to contact Surfing South Africa at surfingsouthafrica@gmail.com, or on +27824541149 during office hours."