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Surfers healing - non profit surfing event for kids with autism and special needs.

$1,270 donated
Given by 22 generous donors in over a year

Surfers Healing. One Child. One Family, One day at the Beach.

2024 Date - February 24th. Mt Maunganui.

It was started around 1999 by Israel and Danielle Paskowitz due to their son Isaiah being born with autism. After 20 plus years of taking kids out on the water they are still amazed by the trans-formative power of the experience.

Many children with autism struggle with sensory overload, in other words simple sensations can overwhelm them. The weightlessness and rhythms of the ocean offer a therapeutic experience for kids with these sensory overloads.

Each year our volunteer staff camps all over the world give over 4500 children with autism and their families a fun and engaging day at the beach. Doing these camps all over the world made us realise how important it was to bring it back to our home, Aotearoa.

We have successfully run camps here in Aotearoa for the past 6 years. Each year our events are growing with more kids and we are hoping to offer this unique experience to more children around the country. We really appreciate your support. The Surfers Healing Aotearoa crew

About us

DCT - Providing opportunity for youth and communities.

https://www.duncancharitabletrust.co.nz/

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Equipment such as life jackets, boards, wet suits. Gazebo hire, water, snacks. Any excess will be put in reserve for the next event.

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Helen
Helen on 29 Mar 2023
Thank you for a heartwarming and fun day! Joseph is totally inspired to get out there again, and had lots of fun hanging out with the team. Really special day for our whanau.
$80
Stephanie
Stephanie on 28 Mar 2023
Thank you so much Matty and team for the incredible time at Mount Maunganui recently. We and our two autistic children had an amazing time, and we so appreciate your kindness and generosity. One of our kids is keen to start surfing lessons next summer, which is a really neat outcome from his time with you. Hope to see you again next year!
$100
Leah
Leah on 17 Mar 2023
Thank you so much team. Our favourite day of the year. Much love from Tama, Mia and Dom (and Mum and Dad) xxx
$80
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 16 Mar 2023
$10
Ruti
Ruti on 15 Mar 2023
Thank you for doing such a beautiful thing!
$50

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This campaign started on 7 Feb 2023 and ends on 7 Feb 2025.