 TWSA Event Archive
They Will Ski Again #2 - February 4, 2010 (Big Bear, CA)
TWSA #30 - September 27, 2009 (Wildwood Crest, NJ)
TWSA #29 - September 13, 2009 (La Jolla Shores, CA)
TWSA #28 - August 8, 2009 (Wrightsville Beach, NC)
> Press Release
TWSA #27 - August 1, 2009 (Virginia Beach, VA)
> Photos 1
> Photos 2
TWSA #26 - July 25, 2009 (Cocoa Beach, FL)
> YouTube Video
TWSA #25 - July 18, 2009 (Zuma Beach, CA)
> Event Photos
> Extra TV interviews Simon Baker (YouTube)
> YouTube Video
TWSA #24 - June 28, 2009 (Long Branch, NJ)
> Rehabilitation Center Partner: Kessler Rehabilitation
> Local Event Coordinator: Joe Levy
> Event Photos (by Breaking Point Photography)
> Additional Photos
> App.com Article
> YouTube Video
TWSA #23 - May 16, 2009 (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
> Rehabilitation Center Partner: Brooks Adaptive Sport and Recreation Program)
> Local Event Coordinator: Alice Krauss
> Media: First Coast News
> YouTube Video
TWSA #22 - May 3, 2009 (Bolsa Chica State Beach, CA)
> Photos
THEY WILL SKI AGAIN #1 - February 7, 2009 (Mammoth Mountain, CA)
> Video
> Photos
> Testimonial
TWSA #21 - September 20, 2008 (Cocoa Beach, FL)
> YouTube Video
TWSA #20 - August 16, 2008 (Bolsa Chica State Beach, CA)
TWSA #19 - August 9, 2008 (Little Island Park, Virginia Beach)
> YouTube Video
> Photos
TWSA #18 - July 19, 2008 (Zuma Beach, CA) in association with Nike and Hurley
> YouTube Video
> Media Advisory for July 19 Event
TWSA #17 - June 22, 2008 (Pier Village, Long Branch, New Jersey) The debut of TWSA in the Northeast did not disappoint, thanks to the leadership of LRO volunteer Joe Levy and the hospitality of the City of Long Branch. Even Mother Nature seemed to welcome the event, as she parted the clouds of a recent storm to treat 20 surfers and nearly 100 volunteers to a gorgeous day on the Jersey shore. Special thanks to Roger Conant, who captured amazing photos of the day!
TWSA #16 - June 21, 2008 (Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina)
> YouTube Video
TWSA #15 - May 10, 2008 (Jacksonville Beach, FL) - Thanks to Brooks Rehabilitation Center, EPIC Surf Ministries, Christian Surfers and Sisters of the Sea, TWSA - Jacksonville welcomed 30 disabled athletes and more than 175 volunteers for an afternoon of surfing and fun at Jacksonville Beach. Alice Krauss and the event team of John Wyatt, Valerie Zevens and Carl Bergstrom generously donated their time to produce one of the most successful TWSAs to date. Check out photos (coming soon) from the day graciously provided by Cary Beuerhausen.
TWSA #14 - March 9th, 2008 (La Jolla Shores, San Diego, California) The first TWSA of 2008 was truly special as it marked the event’s return to San Diego after four long years. Kicked-off the night before by event partner Surf Diva with a “Retail Therapy Night” benefiting LRO, March 9’s day of surfing was near-perfect with glassy waves and a sunny sky. Photographers Susan Uston and Lenny Wiersma captured photos of this amazing day that featured 25 surfers and more than 150 volunteers at La Jolla Shores.
> Photos
> Video (MyLocalLineUp)
TWSA #13 - October 27, 2007: (Jacksonville, FL) Special thanks to Carl Bergstrom for making this event a huge success!
TWSA #12 - October 6, 2007: (Bolsa Chica State Beach, Tower 21, Huntington Beach, CA) 24 disabled surfers, over 125 volunteers. The biggest TWSA event ever! Photos coming soon.
TWSA #11 - June 2, 2007: Amazing day at Stone Street in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Special thanks to volunteer coordinators Mike Gurrera and Tony Butler.
> Photos
> YouTube Video
TWSA #10 - May 26, 2007: LRO's first ever official Florida event was held in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Ten disabled surfers, most who had never surfed before, were assisted by nearly 50 volunteers on a busy Memorial Day Weekend. It was an amazing day and a milestone for Life Rolls On. Special thanks to volunteer coordinators Van Starling and Carl Bergstrom.
> Read Florida Today article #1
> Read Florida Today article #2
> TWSA Florida Today Video
> TWSA Florida Today Photos
> YouTube Video
TWSA #9 - April 29, 2007: (Bolsa Chica State Beach, Tower 21, Huntington Beach, CA). The largest TWSA event to date was a huge success. Over 150 volunteers, and 24 adaptive surfers enjoyed great waves and mediocre weather. Participants flew in from Canada and Texas, while others drove in from Oregon and Northern California.
> Photos (by Mike Morse)
TWSA #8 - December 10, 2006 (Bolsa Chica State Beach, Tower 21, Huntington Beach, CA). LAPD Officer Kristina Ripatti, 15 other adaptive surfers, and over 100 volunteers enjoyed a great day on the beach. Media coverage from local news stations documented the event.
> Photos (by Mike Morse)
TWSA #7 - July 9, 2006 (Zuma Beach, Malibu, California) 20+ surfers and 60+ volunteers enjoyed the fantastic weather.
TWSA #6 - June 10, 2006 (Stone Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC) First ever TWSA event on the East Coast. Van Starling, producer/director of the surf movie "Life Rolls On", and Tony Butler of Sweetwater Surf Shop, coordinated this event in North Carolina. The turnout was amazing!
> Photos
> Surfing Magazine Online
> Wilmington Morning Star Story
> News Channel 3 Story
> Listen to the National Public Radio story about the event (4MB MP3)
TWSA #5 - March 26, 2006 (Bolsa Chica State Beach, Tower 21, Huntington Beach, CA) 25 surfers with disabilities and 100 volunteers turned out. It was an amazing event!
> Event Photos
> Read article from OC Register about the event
TWSA #4 - October 22, 2005 (Bolsa Chica State Beach, Tower 21, Huntington Beach, CA) Life Rolls on gave away a "Jesse Billauer" custom Channel Islands surfboard to one lucky attendee.
> View Official Press Release Here (PDF 128k)
> View photo album on Surfline
> Photos (by Tom Cozad)
July 31st, 2005 (Huntington Beach, California) 4th Annual US Open of Surfing Expression Session. While not a traditional TWSA program, Life Rolls On put on an assisted surfing display in front of close to 100,000 people. Top surfers in the world participate in this event along with LRO founder, Jesse Billauer. More information can be found here.
TWSA #3 - May 21, 2005 (Zuma Beach, Malibu, California) Event was open to first 15 disabled athletes to sign up, although due to high  demand it was raised to 20 surfers! We also had nearly 40 amazing volunteers to help in the water and on the beach.
> Photos
TWSA #2 - November 20, 2004 (La Jolla Shores, San Diego, California)
> Photos (by Ryan Cardone)
TWSA #1 - October 17, 2004 (Blackie's, Newport Beach, California) Inaugural TWSA event
> Photos (by Tom Cozad)
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