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Former US Senator Max Cleland enjoys the ocean in Hawaii with AccesSurf
Former US Senator, Max Cleland was able to enjoy one of the top ten beaches in the world while visiting Hawaii with the help of AccesSurf.
"Day at the Beach" Oct. 1, 2011 with AccesSurf
Over 80 families joined us for our "Day at the Beach"™ program on Oct 1st to enjoy a day of assisted surfing, snorkeling, swimming and spending time with 'Ohana. Special Guest Kyle Maynard rode the waves with style for only hi second time ever surfing with AccesSurf. See more pictures and testimonies on the Facebook page of AccesSurf.
Wounded Warriors "Day at the Beach" Sept. 21, 2011 with AccesSurf
Over 31Wounded Warriors attend our free month program in September to enjoy a day of assisted surfing, swimming and spending time meeting new 'Ohana on the Island. Special thanks to 3rd Brigade Infantry Unit from Schofield for bringing there group and honoring AccesSurf with a certificate of appreciation. Mahalo again for helping to make Dreams a Reality.
Patriot Paddle Out Sept. 11, 2011 In Waikiki
Over 86 families joined us for our "Day at the Beach"™ program on Sept. 11 to honor our those who serve and protect our Country.
Mahalo to C4 for providing the Worlds Largest SUP Board, Hale Koa Hotel, Koa Beach Services, Freedom Riding, City & County of Honolulu, Wounded Warrior Divisions and Sierra Club for assisting us in making this a memorable day for all.
ReMinder:
Please attend and Support
What: Liquid Nation Ball When: Saturday, September 17, 2011
Where: La Jolla, California
The SIMA Humanitarian Fund, is a charitable foundation that awards grants to various surf or board sport related social and humanitarian non-profit organizations whose efforts are focused on improving the quality of life, health and/or welfare of people.
AccesSurf is honored to be one of 13 beneficiaries from this event.
The annual Liquid Nation Ball serves as the main fundraising source for the SIMA Humanitarian Fund and has become one of the surf industry’s can’t miss events. Each year surf industry legends, surf stars, and La Jolla VIPs gather for an amazing night of dancing, live music, great food, open bar, and a short live auction of a unique collection of one-of-a-kind items to exclusively benefit the surf-related humanitarian organizations selected by the SIMA Humanitarian Fund Board of Directors.
Please visit: http://www.sima.com/ to purchase tickets and support this event.
Challenged Athletes and Wounded Warriors Compete in Waikiki!
At Dukes Oceanfest, Wednesday Aug. 24 2011
Surf art work created by Irchiro from Toyko for AS. To see more go to: http://www.ichiro-art.com/j-artwork.html
Athletes will be traveling from around the World to compete for trophies in 5 divisions of Surfing to include: Amputee, Deaf, Wave-Ski, Wounded Warrior and Mixed Division.
Athletes will be scored for their skills and wave choice by HSA judges to promote Adaptive Surfing at it's best.
Don't miss out on the event Aug. 24, 2011
Please attend and Support
What: Liquid Nation Ball When: Saturday, September 17, 2011
Where: La Jolla, California
The SIMA Humanitarian Fund, is a charitable foundation that awards grants to various surf or board sport related social and humanitarian non-profit organizations whose efforts are focused on improving the quality of life, health and/or welfare of people.
AccesSurf is honored to be one of 13 beneficiaries from this event.
The annual Liquid Nation Ball serves as the main fundraising source for the SIMA Humanitarian Fund and has become one of the surf industry’s can’t miss events. Each year surf industry legends, surf stars, and La Jolla VIPs gather for an amazing night of dancing, live music, great food, open bar, and a short live auction of a unique collection of one-of-a-kind items to exclusively benefit the surf-related humanitarian organizations selected by the SIMA Humanitarian Fund Board of Directors.
Please visit: http://www.sima.com/ to purchase tickets and support this event.
Matheson Successfully Completes the Molokai to Oahu Race:
Sunday July 31, 2011
Mark Matheson was successful in his crossing and become the first athlete with paraplegia to finish the world’s toughest and most dangerous paddleboard competition to raise money and awareness for Access Surf Hawaii.
Considered to be the most prestigious of all races for paddleboarding, the Molokai 2 Oahu World Championship Paddleboard race is a grueling 32-mile crossing of the Ka'iwi Channel. At its deepest point, the channel is over 2300 feet deep and is infamous for its heavy seas, debilitating heat, and nightmarish currents and swells that can reach heights of up to 30 feet.
Mark hopes to inspire others to do the same by supporting his cause AccesSurf Hawaii.
Help Mark achieve his goal of raising $25k for AccesSurf by making a donation now.
"Day at the Beach" May 7, 2011 with AccesSurf
Over 70 families joined us for our "Day at the Beach"™ program on May 7th to enjoy a day of assisted surfing, snorkeling, swimming and spending time with 'Ohana. Returning participants, military families, Freedom Riding Co. and over 65 volunteers to provide a wonderful day of surfing and fun for all. Mahalo to Marci from Hog Island BBQ for providing Ono Veggie Chilli with brown rice to keep everyone going strong.
Training and safety are key in having each successful event... For more pictures visit us on Flicker and follow us on FaceBook for all the summer events.
Waikiki Surf Contest with Adaptive Surfing
April 30-May 1, 2011
Freedom Surf Contest will be held April 30 & May 1st in Kuhio Beach, Waikiki. Adaptive Surfing on Sunday from 12-3pm. Surfers will come together to promote a drug free Hawaii and a positive image of the sport of surfing as a healthy lifestyle in the community.
Join us for the fun in the sun.
Access Path installed at Waimea Bay, North Shore Oahu for Summer 2011
AccesSurf donates a beach access path and adaptive beach chair to the City and County of Honolulu to provide summer access to the bay. By partnering and working together, we hope to provide move accessible beaches in and around the state of Hawaii.
Wounded Warriors "Day at the Beach" March 16, 2011 with AccesSurf
Over 20 service men and women joined us for a great day of surfing, soaking up the sun and making new friends. Thanks to all our dedicated volunteers, Freedom Riding, Boston's Pizza, and others who made this day such a great success.
"Day at the Beach" - Jan 8, 2011 with AccesSurf
More than 60 families joined us for our "Day at the Beach"™ program this January 8 to enjoy a day of assisted surfing, snorkeling, swimming and spending time with 'Ohana. Easter Seals Hawaii, ARCH of Hawaii, Buttons Kaluhiokalani and many more gathered to provide a wonderful day of surfing and fun for all.
Mahalo to all our dedicated volunteers for waking up at the break of dawn to make our programs such a great success every month we meet.
Wounded Warrior & Team Extreme -XTERA Challenge
Team Extreme racers surf with James before competing in the XTERA Challenge this December on Oahu. James, although wounded in Afghanistan, has come to Hawaii to surf, sky dive and watch his fellow friends/ service men and women compete in his honor.
There are truly NO LIMITS to the human spirt. Congrats to James and Team Extreme for breaking down barriers and leading by example for others to follow. Hope to see you back in the waves soon.
AccesSurf at Triple Crown: Pipeline, North Shore Oahu
Haleiwa Beach, North Shore Oahu
AccesSurf will be at all three events again this year providing beach access for anyone who desires to watch the best surfers in the world compete for cash and the Triple Crown of Surfing title.
Catch all the action live at: http://www.triplecrownofsurfing.com/
Access Path at San Souci Beach Park, South Shore Oahu for Summer
Come and enjoy beach access at the San Souci Beach park location at the east end of Waikiki. AccesSurf and the City and County of Honolulu are working together to provide beach access in and around Oahu, but we need your help.
We have a goal to raise $4k to purchase this access path and install it here permanently for locals and visitors alike to enjoy ocean access year round. But we need your help! If you would like to find out how you can help or to make a tax deductible donation, please call (808)236-4200 to help us make a difference. Mahalo for making many dreams a reality!
SOLD OUT Crowd: for Jake Shimabukuro
Our First Annual AccesSurf Fundraiser with ukulele sensation Jake Shimabukuro was a huge success at Jimmy Buffetts Restaurant in Waikiki last Thursday, Sept. 23. Silent Auction items by professional surfer Carissa Moore and Dusty Payne, art work by Clark Little, Ocean front hotel rooms and more were a huge hit and raised over 5k for the AccesSurf Programs. Mahalo to all the incredible volunteer's who assisted, Dylan our MC and special thanks to Jake and his staff along with Randy at Jimmy Buffett's of Waikiki.
BIG MAHALO for all your support in making dreams come true for our families in Hawaii.
Upcoming events
Wounded Warriors
"Day At the Beach"™
Nov. 16, 2011
Again at White Plains for our Monthly Adaptive Surfing, Swimming, Snorkeling and SUP for any Military personnel with a disability on the third Wednesday of each month at from 9am to 1pm.
Volunteers will meet at 7:00am with orientation at 8:30pm.
Volunteer Training
Next Training: Nov. 30, 2011
AccesSurf will be hosting a training session on the last Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, is mandatory prior to volunteering with AccesSurf to maintain the highest level of quality and safety in our programs.
To become a volunteer, contact us: volunteer@accessurf.org
Location:
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific
226 North Kuakini Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
AccesSurf Day at the beach™
Next "Day at the Beach"™:Dec. 3, 2011
Monthly Adaptive Surfing, Shoreline Flotation and Swimming for any person with a disability on the first Saturday of each month at Kalaeloa, Barbers Point Beach Park. From 9am to 1pm for participants.
Volunteers will meet at 8:00am with orientation at 8:30pm.
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