Please tell us a little about yourself with a simple intro: name, where you’re from, interests, what you like to do…Aloha, I’m Nicole PD. I am a recent Army retiree originally from NY who fell in love with Hawaii. I work as a physician at the VA Akaka clinic and love long distance swimming. In 2012, I was medically evacuated from Afghanistan towards the end of my third tour. Since that day, I’ve learned to live a day at a time – with the neurologic side effects of my life saving medications and the stigma of having a mental health diagnosis. Being in the water really helps. Helping other people really helps. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to volunteer and to also be able to participate in the wounded warrior program. I’ll never forget the first wave I caught as a participant. I am filled with joy when I’m volunteering and get to see so many smiles.How did you first hear about AccesSurf? When did you start?I learned about AccessSurf about 4 years ago through another Army volunteer (Mark the super tall profiler)What does AccesSurf mean to you?
Everyone enjoying the waves togetherWhat is your favorite AccesSurf memory?
Seeing the joy of everyone around meIs there anything else you would like to say or share with our AccesSurf ‘Ohana?Water is healing.
