Please check out our photos from this year’s 2011 Surfers Healing Surf Camp! Thank you to Suburban Realty for sponsoring the photography and many thanks to our team of volunteer photogs: John Wright of WrightCoastSurf.com, Mike Mather, Karen Shartle and Patrick Hayes. Click the links below to find your child’s photos:
Surfers Healing General Shots:
http://flourishdesigns.smugmug.com/Other/Beach-Photos/18635628_4fpHVg#1440189067_5ZX4FNz
Surfers Healing Water Shots:
http://flourishdesigns.smugmug.com/Other/Surfers-Healing-2011-Water/18799677_4bMSRd
Surfers Healing Land shots:
http://flourishdesigns.smugmug.com/Other/Surfers-Healing-2011-Land/18958880_nxgHN3#1471851798_sfTRmWj
All photos are available for free download. Simply click the thumbnail of the photo on the left, which will then make the photo larger on the right of the screen. Hover your mouse along the top right of the larger photo and click the folder icon. This will save the file to your computer. Thanks for letting us capture all the smiles!
Surfers Healing was founded by Israel and Danielle Paskowitz. Their son, Isaiah, was diagnosed with autism at age three. Like many children with autism, he often suffered from sensory overload– simple sensations could overwhelm him. The ocean was the one place where he seemed to find respite.
A former competitive surfer, Israel hit upon an idea–with Isaiah on the front of his surfboard, and Izzy steering from the back, the two spent the day surfing together. Surfing had a profound impact on Isaiah. Israel and Danielle decided they wanted to share this unique therapy, they began to host day camps at the beach where children with autism and their families could be exposed to a completely new experience of surfing.
Virginia Beach has hosted the Surfers Healing Team for the past six years. Each year has been a huge success thanks to the sea of support from our many Community Partners, Sponsors and Volunteers. This occasion has been rated by locals and participating families as one of the most touching and most inspirational events they have ever experienced!
Visit Surfers Healing national website by clicking HERE.
Surfers Healing VB is organized and run through Guardian Angels Fund, Inc.
Guardian Angels Fund, Inc. is a 501(C)3 Non-Profit & Philanthropic organization.
EIN#: 42-1606959
Looking for other sports recreation for your child with autism?
Guardian Angels Fund, Inc. is a proud supporter of Team Hoyt VB. Team Hoyt VB runs local races from 5K’s up to full marathons, while pushing children with disabilities along the way. When these rider/athletes run the races they feel the power of, “Yes, you can!” Visit their website to learn more about this great organization and how your child may be involved.
The mission of EQUI-KIDS is to provide, promote and support equine assisted activities for individuals who have mental, physical, emotional, social or learning disabling conditions.
AUTISM SOCIETY, TIDEWATER VIRGINIA