Gnome Surf's Be the Wave of Change Year-End Funraiser

Christopher Antao is organizing this fundraiser to benefit Gnome Surf.

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This Giving Tuesday: Be the Wave of Change!

Dear beloved community, At Gnome Surf, we’ve been riding an incredible wave of community, inclusion, acceptance, love, and kindness for athletes of all abilities. In just six short years, our journey has transformed from 400 surf sessions in summer 2019 to an astounding 10,000 sessions this past summer!

This growth is a testament to the magic we create together, but with this joy comes a pressing need for continued support. This year, we are reaching out to you, our cherished donors and believers, to help us keep the magic alive. Your contributions empower us to do more than just surf therapy; they enable us to create safe spaces where athletes can come as they are and truly be themselves. It’s a home where they dream big, feel supported, welcomed, and most importantly, thrive. ‍

Our focus on the social and emotional well-being of our athletes is unwavering. We understand that a family-centric approach creates ripple effects that improve the lives of not just our athletes, but their entire families. This Giving Tuesday, we need your help to rise to the challenge and continue this essential work. Our adaptive surf equipment costs $30,000 a year, and every year demands renewal to ensure safety and include every athlete, no matter their challenges. We hope to hire staff in order to better meet the needs of our Athletes, in addition to providing more free opportunities for surf therapy to underserved athletes, For this reason we are aiming for 200 Donors by Christmas Day and overall goal of $55,000. Together, we can create life-changing experiences for thousands of kids who rely on Gnome Surf.

We refuse to leave any athlete behind because of the severity of their condition. We vow to uphold the true value of inclusion – every child deserves access to the healing power of the ocean. With your support, we can develop state-of-the-art adaptive equipment and add the staff needed to facilitate epic experiences for every athlete and allocate more funding to free access to surf therapy for underserved youth.

Join our tribe this Giving Tuesday. Together, as part of our Ohana, we can be the wave of change, ensuring social and emotional well-being for all kids of all abilities. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our athletes. Your support means the world to them, and we are proud to call you a part of our tribe. ‍