Something as small as a leash string is actually quite valuable to a surfer, and for some mysterious reason they often go missing. So, FCS decided to make these special blue strings available as an essential accessory for any surfer. FCS Strings for Charity is an initiative created for the sole purpose of supporting Surfaid International, with 100% of the profits going directly to the cause. In essence, every surfer who purchases an FCS Leash String is helping to support this worthy cause. The concept is pretty simple… Surfers are always in need of leash strings. They’re a hot commodity, and for some mysterious reason, they often go missing. So, FCS decided to make special Blue Leash Strings available through retail outlets with 100% of the profits going directly to SurfAid International. In essence, anyone who purchases one of the blue FCS Leash Strings is helping to support this worthy cause. SurfAid's mission is to improve the lives of women and children in remote areas of Indonesia and Solomon Islands and Baja Sur, Mexico – areas connected to us all through surfing. They believe that positive, sustainable and long-lasting change can only be achieved through the active involvement of the locals in the places they work. SurfAid is committed to a 'hand up, not a handout' philosophy, and their focus is onempowering and supporting local communities to enrich their own lives, and increase their choices and possibilities for realising their own potential. They strive for lasting improvement in the health, wellbeing and resilience of remote communities by implementing community-led development programs that are clear in their goals, effective in their implementation and subject to continuous monitoring and evaluation.
