Eli Viszolay, a perennial standout at Laguna Beach’s iconic Brooks Street, a Tavarua Island boatman, and a beloved local surf instructor, is currently facing the fight of his life. Recently named “Best Surfer” at the annual Laguna Achievement Awards hosted by community radio station KXFM 104.7, the 35-year-old wave rider was diagnosed with a rare and serious stage 3 non-seminoma germ-cell tumor. And over the weekend, the tight-knit local surf tribe rallied to support one of their own. Organized by the Laguna Beach Boardriders Club, a massive crowd gathered at the newly-opened Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center (SHACC) alongside legendary surfer and museum founder Dick Metz. And during the fundraiser, Viszolay’s journey was celebrated on celluloid. Check it out below.…