It’s all settled!!!
My name is Megan McCarthy and I am a part of the Surfing Madonna nonprofit board of directors since April 2013. We had a meeting to discuss this dispute and there were definite mixed ideas and emotions. In conclusion, the board voted to take full responsibility for the mistake and let the runners keep the over payment simply because the website was not as clear as it should have been, which was my fault. I posted the prize money that way thinking it was clear by saying "total" and “overallâ€. Bob and I both, indeed, work extremely long hours and it was something I completely overlooked. It was an honest mistake, but we take full responsibility and there is a huge lesson learned. The 2016 prize money breakdown will be posted shortly and will be very clear :) I promise.
I hope this will end all of the negativity and hateful comments. We have another big race that is in the works and this situation is taking away from all of the positivity and excitement for 2016. We appreciate all feedback, good and bad, and if anyone would like to discuss this further, we’re happy to talk on the phone. Our phone number is on the websites –
http://www.surfingmadonna.org
or
http://www.surfingmadonnnaRUN.org
Surfing Madonna Oceans Project is a fabulous organization that has had a HUGE positive impact on the lives of hundreds of special needs kids, families, wounded veterans, adults with disabilities, little sea lions, etc. We encourage everyone to come out and be a part of our programs. We are building community and making a real difference – that is our focus.
For those of you who want to read something positive, please click the link. It’s an AWESOME story about our organization helping a paraplegic go in the ocean after 50 years!! Truly amazing – Thanks to our RD, Bob Nichols.
http://www.encinitasadvocate.com/news/2015/sep/23/surfing-madonna-disabled-men-cean/
Merry Christmas to all… :)