CARDIFF, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) – The fifth annual Make a Wave challenge, a global initiative by SurfAid in partnership with Rip Curl, begins on Tuesday.

Surfers of all levels around the globe, including many in San Diego, committed to surfing every day of September to raise vital funds to bring clean water and healthcare to remote surf communities.

Community paddle-outs have been organized across the globe to kick off the challenge. On Sunday, Aug. 31, join SurfAid in the lineup to celebrate the start of September at Pipes Beach near lifeguard tower 19 at 6:00 p.m.

"I'm stoked to be surfing every day of September for the challenge, and I think it is our responsibility as surfers to pay it forward," said San Diego's paddle out organizer Katia Gibson. "The sport gives us so much joy, commun

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