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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Take a deeper look at the latest initiatives from the Ben Carlson Foundation—where new ideas, meaningful action, and forward momentum come together to drive real impact.
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BEN DID GO 10.0 | RECAP

Another successful year. Dive into what happened on our blog recap.
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HONORING THE LEGACY OF BEN CARLSON, THE FALLEN NEWPORT BEACH HERO.

Founded in memory of Ben Carlson, the Ben Carlson Memorial & Scholarship Foundation exists to turn his legacy into lasting impact. By supporting the causes that meant the most to Ben, your donations help fund initiatives thoughtfully selected by the BCMSF Board of Advisors.

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BEN'S STORY

On July 6, 2014 a few blocks south of the Newport Beach Pier, Ben Carlson and Gary Conwell were patrolling the ocean in the Sea Watch 2 rescue boat. It was the end of a busy 4th of July weekend that was marked by warm conditions, abnormally large and turbulent surf, and giant crowds. Newport Beach Lifeguards made 562 rescues that holiday weekend. Many of those were dramatic lifesaving events that resulted in relieved and reunited families, but the next rescue would not...
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