 They Will Surf Again (TWSA)
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What is TWSA?
They Will Surf Again, a no-cost program underwritten by Life Rolls On and generous underwriters, is the flagship program of Life Rolls On. TWSA utilizes a surfing experience to push the boundary of possibility for those with SCI. It's not all about the surfing, it's about showing that anything is possible!
Individuals with spinal cord injuries from around the country gather together for a day of surfing, inspiration and camaraderie. Some have not surfed since their injury, some have never surfed, some surf all the time despite their varying mobility. TWSA pairs roughly 7 volunteers with each surfer, for a day of excitement, joy, and best of all, surf!
Safety precautions and experienced watermen (and women), along with lifeguards are always present. No prior surfing experience is necessary.
Learn More About TWSA (Details, Studies, Forms and FAQ)
Event Schedule - Upcoming 2009 Dates
TWSA #25 - July 18 Zuma Beach, CA
TWSA #26 - July 25 Cocoa Beach, FL
TWSA #27 - August 1 Virginia Beach, VA
TWSA #28 - August 8 Wrightsville Beach, NC
TWSA #29 - September 13 La Jolla Shores, CA
TWSA #30 - September 27 Cape May, NJ
TWSA #31 - October 10 Santa Cruz, CA (Cowell's)
 Equipment Donations Welcomed
If you are able to donate (or loan) any of the following items, or make a monetary contribution towards their purchase, please let us know:
- Wetsuits for safety, warmth and comfort (all sizes, all thicknesses, spring/full/vests, new/used)
- Beach Wheelchairs: Chairs for West Coast TWSA have been donated. Thank you HB Elks Lodge & Dave King. Additional chairs are needed for our East Coast programs.
- Neoprene Life Vests for safety of participants
- Dodge Sprinter (or equivalent) for transporting all equipment (boards, wetsuits, wheelchairs, etc.)
- Swim Fins for safety of our water volunteers
- Pop Up/EZ-UP tents for shelter and shade
Want to Host a TWSA in Your Area?
Life Rolls On is thrilled to receive numerous invitations to bring our award-winning They Will Surf Again program to locations throughout the US and internationally. While we would love to accommodate all requests for new site proposals, there are many variables we consider when growing the program into new areas – most importantly, to develop the program in a manner that is effective and safe for our participants.
If you'd like to host a They Will Surf Again event in your community, please complete the following application (Word Document) and email or fax it to our offices. Submitting an application does not guarantee that your request will be granted, but all applications will be given thoughtful consideration for the 2010 schedule. We look forward to hearing from you!
Program Underwriters
 Global Surf Industries: Surfboards, Surfboards, Surfboards, that's all we make at Global Surf Industries. Our range of surfboards starts with boards that you can learn to surf on as a beginner, all the way through to boards that are being ridden at many of the best surf breaks around the world. Whether you just started surfing or you have been enjoying it for decades, you will understand what we are saying in our company mantra "Life is better when you surf." Our goal is to produce surfboards for all sorts of people all over the world to love and ride as often as they can.
 Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA): SIMA is the trade association of competing surf industry product suppliers working together to magnify their power for the development of the surf industry by promoting awareness and participation in the sport of surfing; endorsing industry trade shows to assist members in bringing products to market; providing programs, services and information to assist members in improving business operations; supporting oceanic environmental efforts and by recognizing and being responsive to member needs.
TWSA Videos (Both Will Start Simultaneously, Pause Video 2 Until Ready to Watch)
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