Patti Fox

Del Mar lifeguards and local artists give refugees a taste of local generosity.

The lifeguards of Del Mar, under the supervision of Pat Vergne played a huge role in making this past Monday a memorable day for a group of refugees, most of them from Africa.  They arranged for speed boats to take the teens out in small groups so they could see what the Pacific Ocean looked like past the breakwater. Each one approached cautiously, but when the first group came back with ever-lasting grins, the rest could barely wait their turn. The event was held under red tents with tables, chairs, towels and a generous amount of food that kept everyone happy and comfortable. The kindness and care that the lifeguards showed the refugees was unforgettable. (more…)