Surfers Healing NZ 2025/2026 - non profit surfing event for kids with autism and special needs.
Surfers Healing. One Child. One Family, One day at the Beach.
2025 Date Complete - February 1st Mt Maunganui.
Watch this space for 2026 details - and help us fund-raise to make it happen all over again.
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.
Use of funds
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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