June was incredible. We have such an amazing volunteer team, every event runs more and more like a well oiled machine. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO THANK THE VOLUNTEERS YOU INTERACT WITH. They are the bones of this organization. Special thanks to Heather Kelpin - Ross, she's our behind the scenes powerhouse. Please remember us for your Giving Tuesday holiday or end of year donation plans. Stay tuned for more. And THANKS! July’s event is again hosted by TMCF, the Tommy McNamara Charitable Foundation. Everyone will great, gorgeous free tee shirts and Special Surfers got a great and much needed donation! Thanks TMCF!. Last year, it rained like crazy but we didn’t miss a beat. The surf was delightful and gentle. We saw so many of our event veterans and welcomed so many new faces. Let's hope July 23 will grace us with a good day! We all need to shout a huge thanks to our volunteers. Without them, we would not have an event. Special thanks to the crews who register our participants and volunteers for their monthly reports. These reports allow us (me) to decide when to put out the (sometimes frantic) call for action! Thanks! Big shout out to YCCAC (York County Community Action). Without their FREE Shuttle service, the place would have been a MESS! Kim Engel, you rock! Holy Donut- we can't express how popular this table is. WOW, DELICIOUS! Thanks for sharing the love. June blew our record numbers away. WELCOME ALL. We love to share the stoke. All of our wonderful beach neighbors. Thank you for your patience, parking spots, water and cheers. This truly IS a community effort. Much love to all. 2022 Volunteers Participants (Special Surfers) June 234 99 July 259 122 August 296 120 2021 Volunteers Participants (Special Surfers) June 149 74 July 205 88 August 252 120 With our new website, we’re still working out the kinks but having online waiver signing was a huge hit! Registration for each event is now open one month before each event. Check out the new video from Martin’s Point Healthcare at Martin's Point Healthcare video Special Surfers It’s AMAZING! Thanks Russell Phillips, and thank you Martin’s Point for your continuing support! With all the work that goes into these events, I (we) always come away with full heart(s). I find that once someone comes to experience this event, they’re a lifer. Thanks again for sharing your life with us. All of us are better for it. Share the stoke every day. Nanci |
Special Surfers is a non-profit organization (501(c)3) that provides the opportunity for people with special needs to surf. There is no cost to participants or their families, and all equipment and instruction is provided. Special Surfer events are held on the third Tuesday of each month in June, July, and August at Gooch’s Beach in Kennebunk, Maine. We have hundreds of special surfers and volunteers at each event providing a real sense of community and accomplishment for all.
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“...Once A Hero, always A Hero. Once you come and share this amazing event, you’re hooked.” |
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