Operation Surf brings out wounded soldiers who are recovering from service-related injuries at The Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center, in San Antonio, Texas, to the Central Coast and other California locations for a five-day event which includes three days of surf instruction. The goal is to provide these brave men and women the opportunity to experience adaptive rehabilitative and recreational recovery through surfing.
“No matter what your injury is,” says 37 year old soldier Jason March, “it’s nice to know you can be successful at a sport. Participating in Operation Surf helped me realize that my brain injury and paralysis don’t limit my dreams. Just a bump in the road. Keep doing what you’re doing with the clinic; it was a great stepping stone for me.”
The next event is scheduled for April 1st through the 7th in Santa Cruz. ASA will be working in conjunction with Richard Schmidt, Van Curaza and the Paskowitz Family Surf Schools. “We will be staying at the Dream Inn and surfing with wounded soldiers from the UK, sponsored by The Battle Back Team”, said Curaza. “Along with the British Soldiers, Operation Comfort will also be bringing American wounded soldiers from the Center for Intrepid at the Brooke Army Medical Center.”
The Dream Inn will host a “Meet and Greet” on Friday, April 1 from 6:00 to 7:30PM. The reception is open to the media and general public. This reception affords a rare opportunity for the general public to express their appreciation and gratitude for the many sacrifices these young soldiers have made.
For more information on volunteer participation or to make a much needed donation, contact Amanda Kline at 805.773.0887, or email us at info@amazingsurfadventures.org.