Our Mission
Our mission is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing.
Learn moreOur Story
When I (co-founder Israel “Izzy” Paskowitz) was growing up, my family wasn't like other families. My dad, surfing legend and Stanford M.D. Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz, wanted his 9 children to have the wisdom that comes from life experience.
In Their Own Time and Space
a film by Colby Kotzen and Brandon Bloom
This is the story of a father and son finding their own time and space—not only for themselves, but for each other. It’s also about acceptance, connection, the healing power of nature, and love that transcends language.
The goal for this documentary is to educate and inform – on the reality of raising and living with an autistic adult child, how different doesn’t mean disabled, the importance and benefits of connecting to nature, and how love, above all, has the power to change us...
Become a Volunteer
Want to volunteer with us at our surf camps? Fantastic – we couldn't do what we do without your help! Surfers Healing is a grassroots, non-profit organization; we depend on the support of volunteers like you to keep our camps up and running. Typically, we need volunteers to man the following service areas: Beach set-up, Registration table, T-Shirt sales table, Goodie bag distribution, Food/refreshments serving, Medal distribution, Family relations (working the beach to help with questions, guide families), Life vest station, Mid beach...
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