Peruvian surfer Joaquín del Castillo, a local of Punta Hermosa, suffered a serious accident while training in Hawaii for the Backdoor World Championship. The incident caused a hip fracture that required emergency surgery, but due to the lack of international health insurance, Joaquín needs financial help to cover the medical expenses. Despite the successful surgery, Joaquín remains in Hawaii during his recovery, thanking the support and solidarity of his followers through social media. His cousin, Sebastián Gómez, has launched a request for help and organized a GoFundMe to cover the treatment costs. The surfer expects to return to Peru on January 18, anticipating a recovery period of three to four months. Meanwhile, prominent figures of Peruvian surfing, such as Sofía Mulanovich, Miguel Tudela, and other Pan American medalists, have expressed their support and wishes for a speedy recovery for Joaquín del Castillo.

On January 19 La Curva Food Trucks they are organizing an event to support Joaquin, many brands have joined the initiative, and the prizes are amazing.