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 Nancy and Jim Miller
Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation
2008 Heart and Soul Award Recipient
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Women in Business committee has selected Jim and Nancy Miller, founders of The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation, as the recipients of this year’s Heart & Soul Award, which recognizes outstanding individuals for the magnificent contributions they have made to the community. The conference, which is sponsored by the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, will honor Mr. and Mrs. Miller for their efforts in keeping their son, Jimmy’s spirit alive by furthering his work
Jimmy, a South Bay surfing legend, lost his life at the young age of 35 as a result of complications arising from a mental illness. His family, friends and associates, faced with the tragedy, chose to bring good from the worst of circumstances by establishing The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation. The foundation helps those coping with mental and physical illness find meaning and healing through ocean recreational activities.
 “Jimmy wrote in one of his regular newspaper columns that he surfed ‘because my Dad is, and has always been, a surfer and a waterman,” says his father, Jim, with pride. “I will always try to use what Jimmy taught me about his love for the ocean to help others through the work of what is truly Jimmy's Foundation.”
“This is how I honor my son's life,” says Nancy, who has worked with non-profits most of her professional life. “Jimmy's pure love of surfing and his ability to teach others is an inspiration. The foundation is a way to keep Jimmy's spirit alive and help others experience the healing power of the ocean.”
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