We have just launched our first ever auction! We have made up 10 exclusive one of a kind Paddleboard items for charity! Bids will start at just $5 per item!! 100% of the funds collected in the auction will go directly to Ruben's Shoes on behalf of the Nanaimo2Vancouver SUP team fundraiser. It'll be a feel good purchase for sure! We are kind of nervous about how this auction will go since we've never done this before, so please take a moment to bid what you can or even simply like or share it as this is for a really great cause!

BIDS START AT JUST $5 / ITEM - BID NOW! >

What is available for bid in the auction?

Mally Designs special edition exclusive Nanaimo 2 Vancouver colour schemed one of a kind paddleboard items available for auction include:

• leather baby bib
• leather toddler bib
• framed paddleboard leather art
• leather soother clip
• leather luggage tag
• leather passport holder
• leather change purse
• leather snap purse
• leather card holder
• leather keychain

How do I bid on an item?

Simply comment your bid amount on the photo of the item you are bidding on in the auction facebook album. Be sure that your bid is higher than all previous bids. Also, if you have any questions about the item, you may ask by commenting as well and we will do our best to answer as fast as possible. The auction will end on Friday, June 27th at 4pm PST / 7pm EST.

If you are not on facebook, you may send your bid amount by replying to this email and we will bid on your behalf. By bidding, you are agreeing to the purchase of the item if your bid is the highest dollar value at the end of the auction.

Once the auction winners are determined, we will ask for an email address to send a PayPal invoice to. We will take care of the shipping to you and 100% of the $ collected for these items will go directly to Ruben's Shoes to help change lives! 

What is the Nanaimo2Vancouver SUP team? 

We have a group of stand up paddleboard (aka SUP) friends who could be described as a little bit brave / a little bit crazy. They are paddling an incredible 70km across the open ocean from Nanaimo to Vancouver this Sunday, June 29th to raise money for Ruben's Shoes! We will be on site to wait for their arrival and to communicate between the paddlers themselves and the coast guard to ensure everyone is safe during their journey.

Here's the guys who will be paddling from Nanaimo to Vancouver - not bad looking guys!

From left to right: Norm Hann, Kelvin Humenny, David Jianu, Adam Cole, Ben Wright, Jason Bennett, Harry Saini, Scott Burton, Ken Larsen 

Photo credit: Lech Dolecki

What is Ruben's Shoes?

Ruben's Shoes is a very special charity that collects gently used shoes for children in the Dominican Republic. Founder, Kelly Strongitharm was inspired by a little boy named Ruben on a trip to the Dominican. Since then she has collected thousands of pairs of shoes for the people of the Dominican, ultimately helping children go to school. She is changing lives! You may remember last year when we donated 20% of our new design sales to Ruben's Shoes.

Again, Bidding starts at just $5 and 100% will go to Ruben's Shoes!