Surfers Healing will make a stop on Folly Beach on Wednesday August 24, 2011 to put smiles on the faces of many of the area kids. The group hits the waves with Autistic children, offering them an experience that they don’t get to have everyday, and it is a don’t miss event, even if you are not participating, as the joyous feelings spread throughout everyone on the beach. Kids come out of the water with ear to ear smiles, and you can’t help but feel their energy. The parents can be overwhelmed with emotion as they witness children with day to day difficulties, shed their worries and enjoy themselves. The event starts at 9 AM (Folly time) and be sure to show up early for the opening festivities. This is a guaranteed good time and will be heartwarming, I promise!
The history of Surfers Healing from their website:
Surfers Healing was founded by Israel and Danielle Paskowitz. Their son, Isaiah, was diagnosed with autism at age three. Like many autistic children, he often suffered from sensory overload– simple sensations could overwhelm him. The ocean was the one place where he seemed to find respite.
A former competitive surfer, Israel hit upon an idea–with Isaiah on the front of his surfboard, and Izzy steering from the back, the two spent the day surfing together. Surfing had a profound impact on Isaiah. Israel and Danielle decided they wanted to share this unique therapy with other autistic children. They began to host day camps at the beach where autistic children and their families could be exposed to a completely new experience of surfing.
Video from Surfers Healing on Folly Beach from 2010 made by Christian Surfers Charleston: