Phil & Madra McDonald [Photo by Shelly Swanger Photography]

The recent Paddle It Forward fundraiser benefiting local Table Five Chef and waterman Phil McDonald at Buddha Lounge raised $3,561. 100 percent of all proceeds from McDonald’s fundraising efforts will benefit autism awareness and Surfers’ Environmental Alliance. On August 17th, McDonald will participate in the 6th Annual SEA Paddle NYC 26.5 mile elite charity race around the island of Manhattan. Click here to learn more about Phil’s cause, and then check out Shelly’s the gallery of images from the fundraiser event!