Life loves you. Love it back.
I created Life Rolls On because everyone living with paralysis deserves to feel the exhilarating freedom that surfing brings to me.
When you don't give up, you cannot fail.
Many years ago, I was one of the top 100 junior surfers in the world, weeks away from turning professional. On March 25, 1996, on a morning like any other Malibu morning, I pulled inside a barrel and got thrown headfirst into a shallow sandbar. The impact broke my sixth vertebrae and I instantly became a quadriplegic.
The good news ... my story didn't end that day. With the help of the surf community, I got back into the sport I love and went on to help thousands brave the waves – and in the process, rediscover their infinite potential.
I'll leave you with this: your power is in your perspective, not your circumstance.
DREAM BIG. LIVE BIG. YOU GOT THIS.
To learn more, visit JesseBillauer.com
jesse billauer
3X World Adaptive Surfing Champion
6X US National Adaptive Surfing Champion
3X Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships, First Place
3X US Open of Adaptive Surfing, First Place
Surfing Walk of Fame Inductee
Voted One of the Most Inspirational Surfers on the Planet
Founder & Executive Director / CEO, Life Rolls On Foundation
Inspirational Speaker
I love this footage that Jason Mraz and I shot in Morocco. Such great memories. Check it out...and turn your sound on!
In addition to leading Life Rolls On, Jesse Billauer is a world-class athlete (and all-around amazing guy!) Make sure to look for him at our events and say hello.
AWARDS AND HONORS
3X World Adaptive Surfing Champion
6X US National Adaptive Surfing Champion
Surfing Walk of Fame Inductee
2021 ESPY Award Nominee, Best Athlete with a Disability
Named One Of The Seven Most Inspirational Surfers On The Planet
First Adaptive Surfer To Tackle The Waves Of Cloudbreak in Fiji
US Adaptive Surfing Championships, First Place, Assist Division
2X AccesSurf Hawaiian Adaptive Surfing Championships, First Place, Assist Division
Duke's Oceanfest, Winner
Nike Casey Martin Award
NBA Heroes Among Us Award
Malibu Surfers Lifetime Recognition Award
