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Waves of support

Local surfers took to the waves on Saturday to raise money for a friend who lost the ability to speak after suffering a massive stroke earlier this year.

Proceeds from the event will go to help Newport Beach Native Alan Halderman, 53, pay for physical therapy and living expenses.

In May, Halderman collapsed on a dock after suffering a stroke while vacationing in Catalina.

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The stroke damaged the part of Halderman’s brain that governs communication, leaving him with a disorder known as aphasia.

Donations for Halderman can still be made at www.giveforward.org/ alanhalderman/.

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— Brianna Bailey


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