They Will Surf Again, Life Rolls On Event Sept. 20, 2008 Cocoa Beach, Florida
www.vimeo.com Twenty minute video of same event. Video footage of “They Will Surf Again” event held on Sept. 20th, 2008 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. This is a no-cost program sponsored by Life Rolls On Foundation. www.liferollson.org Injured athletes from all over the state of Florida participated in the surfing event held on Saturday, September 20th, 2008 at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Ten disabled athletes were assisted by approximately 80 volunteers as they ventured into the ocean to try surfing. Some of the individuals had surfed prior to their spinal cord injuries, amputations, etc.. others had never surfed a day in their life. It was a beautiful day and the waves were 2-4 foot. Keep in mind that all of these athletes lay flat on the adaptive surfboards thus, a 3 foot wave can be rather intimidating and is definitely “overhead”. Thank you to all the LRO participants and volunteers. Thanks to the Christian Surfers Organization for the snacks, beverages, and great volunteers. Thanks to the City of Cocoa Beach for providing lifeguards. Thanks to all the 16street and 2ndlight. com forum volunteers. The event was locally sponsored by The cocoa Beach Surf Museum http Many local businesses donated prizes for the raffles, food and beverages.
September 30th, 2008 at 11:02 am
What a beautiful event. When I see things like this it reaffirms to me my faith in humanity to be compassionate and just plain cool. No BS, no dogmas, no politics, no materialism, no -isms at all! Just good old fashioned beach fun! May happiness follow all those that make things like this event possible.
September 30th, 2008 at 11:44 am
netwolf, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Dr. Diana
October 5th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
awesome, absolutely awesome. this video makes me proud to be a longboard surfer/skater
October 5th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
by the way doc, i’m moving to florida spring next year, does this event take place every year
October 5th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Hi Humblelongboards… Thanks for watching the video. We plan on trying to have one again in June or July of
09… When you get in the area I’ll send you a contact for volunteering. It was a great event. They are held throughout the nation throughout the year. Most rewarding volunteer work I’ve ever done!
October 5th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
awesome, if i’m there during the next one, count me in
November 9th, 2008 at 7:54 am
This video lifted my heart. I lost my leg two and half years ago now A/K and its been so long since I have been in the sea and done things like I used to do. I used to love swimming in the sea, hope I can find something like this in the UK
November 9th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Jagmp, thanks for watching glad you were inspired. I will send your message onto the main headquarters in CA. Check the internet LRO there may be European events?
Diana
November 17th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
I went to TWSA in nj. I have transverse myelitis and am partially paralzed since 1997. I have never had so much fun since the day I got sick. It was amazing. There are really no words to describe how it feels to be able to have all those volunteers helping you and you being out and catching a few waves. its amazing!!
November 17th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
kaysquared05, thanks for watching. Bless you always.
November 26th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
very good!!!!!
November 26th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Thanks for the comment and watching.
December 17th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Wow thats cool i may move there from ohio next year!
January 26th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
hey there .. as soon as val gets back into town we will start on the next LRO event .. the video is awesome .. so glad you came out that day and did the filming .. see you very very soon ….
January 27th, 2009 at 5:06 am
h20surf, thanks for watching and your help as well in the LRO last year.
June 19th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Hi Doc, i finally made my move here to florida, looks like we’ll be moving to orlando, let me know if you are going to do this again this year, i would love to volunteer my time and board (a big fat 10 footer i might add) to this event
June 20th, 2009 at 6:45 am
Great to have you in Florida…. This years event is scheduled for July 25th at the same location. I had hoped to film again but will be in Dallas conducting teacher workshops that week.
July 26th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Todd this is Sharrkey is there footage for 7/25
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