Alex Von Furstenberg Underwrites Equipment Purchase For Use In Local Rescue Missions

The Malibu Search & Rescue (MSAR) Team has announced a personal gift from Alex von Furstenberg which has financed the purchase of rescue equipment critical to their efforts.

MSAR is a non-profit, all volunteer organization comprised of Reserve Deputy Sheriffs and civilian volunteers who participate in the search and rescue of lost or injured persons within a 187 square mile section of the Santa Monica Mountains. The Team is affiliated with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and is a member of the Mountain Rescue Association.

Kevin Ryan, a 30-year member of the Team expanded upon MSAR’s volunteer efforts. “The Team responds to all types of rescues: Lost or missing persons, stranded hikers, downed aircraft and hang gliders, vehicles over the side, brush fires, natural disasters and river rescues. The Team also goes to schools in the area and gives search and rescue tips to the kids.”

Alex von Furstenberg’s $38,500 gift has enabled a complete outfitting of MSAR’s lead search vehicle. Said Ryan, “This contribution will allow our team to fully equip a new rescue truck with all of the tools needed for a search and rescue operation.”

Of his contribution, Alex von Furstenberg said, “I am pleased to help strengthen the efforts of these volunteers who selflessly donate their time in order to assist people in imminent danger. It is my hope that this equipment will help the Team ensure the safe rescue of all those who find themselves in unfortunate and urgent situations while exploring our community.”

Alex, an avid kite-surfer and active outdoorsman, resides in Malibu with his family. In addition to his support of MSAR, Alex recently demonstrated his passion and concern for the well-being of his Southern-California community and its environment by pledging $150,000 over 3 years to sponsor Malibu’s comprehensive beach water quality program, the Beach Report Card. Backed by Alex’s family’s foundation, The Diller ��' von Furstenberg Family Foundation, and Co-sponsored by the non-profit organization Heal The Bay, the Beach Report Card is California’s only program dedicated to the extensive analysis of water quality along its coastline.

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