On April 14th, Operation Surf commenced in Santa Cruz. Ten active duty and
veteran servicemen were brought out from Brooke Army Medical Hospital, and the
Center for the Intrepid in Texas. They spent 4 days in the water, learning to
surf with the likes of Richard Schmidt, Flea, Barney, Davis Paskowitz to name a
few.
This healing event is put on through a collaborative effort by
Operation Comfort, Amazing Surf Adventures, and Richard Schmidt Surf School. As
part of their on going rehabilitation, Operation Surf helps our wounded heroes
face their challenges, and overcome perceived obstacles. The transformation in
these guys from day 1 to day 4 is amazing, and the smiles are
infectious.
Twice a year this event happens in Santa Cruz and San Luis
Obispo. The communities turn out in force to host the soldiers, donating meals,
lodging, and transportation, as well as their valuable time volunteering. The
results are some very happy men and women who have so bravely sacrificed for
their country.
Source; Surfline
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