They Will Surf Again (on Sunday)

This weekend!
Bolsa Chica State Beach (Orange County, CA) will play host to another amazing day of TWSA. Forecasts show only 10% chance of rain, and with expected increased swell, the event is surely to be exciting. Already nearly 100 people have signed up for this no-cost event. If you would like to join the fun, please sign up today. 

Kristina Ripatti, who will be profiled in the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show scheduled to air the same night (see below) is scheduled to be at this TWSA event. Come out and meet her!

East Coasters, keep an eye out for TWSA events coming to Florida and North Carolina in 2007. 

> TWSA December 10th Event Specifics
> TWSA Program Overview
> TWSA Frequently Asked Questions
> TWSA Testimonials

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition & LRO

2-Hour Show Airs Sunday!
The Redondo Beach (California) home of Los Angeles Police Department officer, Kristina Ripatti, who was recently shot and paralyzed in the line of duty, was completely rebuilt by the volunteer crews of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The special 2-hour episode will air this Sunday, December 10th! Tune in for what promises to be an amazing show, full of LRO surprises!

> Official EM:HE Website

Night By The Ocean Video

Lots of Great Content!
The 2006 Night By The Ocean video has just been completed (thank you to Aaron Krummel and Mark Jacobs). You can also watch LRO's 30-second PSA, and other LRO related videos such as Current TV, MTV News, and FUEL TV's The Daily Habit in the LRO Media Room.

> Watch the NBTO Video
> Visit the Life Rolls On Media Room

Bonus Video: Ryan Weber and his brother skateboard 507 miles on behalf of Life Rolls On! Check it out! (Thank you to Richard Yelland for this video)

LRO Seeks Executive Director

Executive Director Search Committee Created
Life Rolls On is looking for a seasoned professional to serve as CEO/Executive Director. If you or somebody you know fits the criteria for serving in this important capacity, please submit a resume. Please see link below for additional details.

> Job Posting

Holiday Surf Party

Fundraiser for LRO/They Will Surf Again
Please come out to support LRO/TWSA next weekend, Sunday December 17, from 8PM-1AM at Wild About Music & Lounge 217 (Map) in Santa Monica, CA. Enjoy the amazing documentary of World Champion female surfer Sofia Mulanovich, followed by great music from the Kim Newman Band, Xavier Horan (LRO Advocate pictured above), Peter Goetz & Band, and DJ Hunt Master C.

$5 donation at the door, and don't forget, bring your old (or new) wetsuits and neoprene lifevests to donate to the TWSA program.

The 15x07 Initiative

Goal to Raise $15,000 More By 2007
Help LRO with our final fundraising push of the year. We have set a goal of raising an additional $15,000 through the end of December, with monies raised being allocated towards building our They Will Surf Again program up for 2007, and expanding further on the East Coast. Your support is appreciated.

> Online donation form
> Gifts can also be made with appreciated stock, if you are interested in donating stock, please contact LRO directly.

LRO Advocates Website Feature

Individual Profiles Now Online
The LRO Advocates, whose profiles are available in more detail on the website, have made a concerted effort to make the world aware that life with a spinal cord injury can still be amazing! Through individual efforts of courage, whether it be surfing, motocross, wakeboarding, skateboarding or dance, Life Rolls On advocates/ambassadors are living life to the fullest, shifting paradigms, and leaving a path of change wherever they.

> Check out the LRO Advocates  

 Jesse's Story On Tour

Coming To A Town Near You!
Life Rolls On is a co-sponsor for this nationwide speaking tour. LRO Founder Jesse Billauer speaks about overcoming adversity, passion over paralysis, and more. If you would like to have the Tour stop by your school or your child's school, please visit the link below and put in a request to have it added to the 2006-07 Tour.

> More information about Jesse's Story On Tour
> View Tour Dates

Become a Member of LRO

Join MyLRO
Support LRO as an annual member, and receive great benefits as well! All members receive a limited edition Life Rolls On t-shirt, sticker and pin. Some memberships also include a limited edition Life Rolls On hat, one year gift subscriptions to magazines such as Surfing, Bike, Powder or Snowboarder, and discounts and priority registration for future LRO events. Memberships range from $20 to $1000.

>  Learn more and join MyLRO

 #1 Group on MySpace.com

LRO is Top Nonprofit Group
With over 14,500 members, the Life Rolls On group is the #1 official nonprofit group on all of MySpace. For those of you who do not comprehend the significance of this; MySpace.com is the most visited website in the world. With over 150 million member profiles, the LRO group page is seen by millions.

> Join the LRO group

LRO Store Clearance & Holiday Discount

20% of with discount code 'ziggy'
Place an order in the LRO Store and use the discount code 'ziggy' for 20% all orders. Help us clear out the inventory so we can make room for new styles. Limited sizes are available.

For additional sizes, but no discount, please sign up for MyLRO, where shirts are available in sizes ranging from infant to XXL.

> Check out the LRO Store
> Join MyLRO

Image of the Month:

Ryan Weber skateboards while his brother in the background rides a beach cruiser. The twosome rode 507 miles to raise awareness and funds for Life Rolls On.

Congratulations on completing the grueling journey.

Special thanks to Richard Yelland for documenting this journey on behalf of LRO. See the great video Richard put together. WATCH VIDEO

Photo Courtesy Whittier Daily News.

Want more info on doing a similar event yourself?Check out the LRO "Pledge for a Cure" Team website.

LRO Calendar:

July 22 Night By The Ocean @ The Beverly Hills Hotel (CA)

July 23 Golf Tournament @ Malibu Country Club (CA)

July 26-29 LRO Booth at US Open of Surfing (CA)

July 29 US Open of Surfing Expression Session (CA)

Mid-August Boost Mobile Pro of Surf (CA)

September 29 East Coast Golf Tournament (NJ)

Feedback of the Month:

"As an active member of LRO and a participant in events such as TWSA, I cannot begin to express my utmost gratitude for the volunteers that participate and really make it possible for people with disabilities, such as myself, to get out and pursue a greater acceptance and happiness in our new bodies. Having these people take time out of their day to help others is a great form of growth. To learn from them and for the volunteers to learn from us as well, without them these events that bring out people from all over the country and even the world would not be possible. I have taken away from each and every event a new learning experience for myself, and a new friend.

In the past few years I have gained a lot of knowledge in my life and
have to reserve some of that to my time with LRO. People come and go
through ones existence, that is a part of life, but I can truly say that I have never been around a more gracious, and loving group of individuals than our family at Life Rolls On.

I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the past and
those to come in the future. We are a big group of people only getting
bigger and look forward to the times to come."

- LRO Advocate, Xavier Horan