Boy are we thankful to have Carrie and her family as a part of our ‘ohana! Her and her daughter Makayla share the same passion of serving others with all their heart and with a big smile! Find her at the lunch tent holding it down- making sure our volunteers and participants each get fed and hydrated- even on days where we have 200+ people!
Mahalo Carrie for all you do for our community!
Tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Carrie Miller, and I reside in Mililani. My husband and I are proud parents to a lovely daughter named Makayla. We also have my energetic stepson, Nathan, who joined the U.S. Air Force a few years ago. He assisted us at the food tent during his visit in June.
In my free time, I indulge in my passions for reading, listening to audiobooks, gardening, and baking. I am a registered nurse by profession. I work as an inpatient Wound Care Specialist at Tripler Army Medical Center. After work, I enjoy spending time with my playful ginger cat, Brewski, and my curly retriever, Sadie.
How and when did you start with Accessurf?
My daughter, Makayla, was a JROTC Cadet at Mililani High School from 2022-2025. Makayla also helps lead the team during the DATB events. In 2022, LTC Schiller showed a video of the students’ experience during one of the DATB events, and it really moved me.
When I volunteered for the first time, I watched the transfer team help a child onto a surfboard. Even from far away, I could see the smile on the child’s face. That moment made me realize how much Accessurf means to the people it helps. I was so inspired to get involved and donate my time.
While surfing isn’t my skill, I’m glad to contribute by helping out at the food tent.
What does AccesSurf mean to you?
Accessurf truly embodies the spirit of ʻOhana—a family that makes meaningful experiences possible and creates a lasting impact in people’s lives. It’s a community of individuals who share a common passion and use their unique talents to bring joy and empowerment to others.
Accessurf welcomes every participant at DATB with love and support, regardless of their differences or limitations. It’s also a wonderful place to connect with volunteers from diverse backgrounds—whether from other states, military service, or even other countries.
I am deeply honored and proud to be part of the Accessurf ʻOhana.
What is your favorite AccesSurf memory?
When my son Nathan returned from Okinawa, our whole family helped out at the food tent that day.
Anything you want to share with our AccesSurf ‘ohana?
Thank you for allowing me to part of the wonderful Accessurf ‘Ohana.
