80 Children with Special Needs to Surf with Best Day in OC on April 9 & 10

March 22, 2011 - PRLog -- Best Day Foundation, which helps kids with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through safe, fun-filled adventure activities, is thrilled to announce two “Best Day at the Beach” events at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California on April 9 & 10. The two free half-day events at Doheny State Beach include surfing, bodyboarding, SUP, outrigger canoeing, and kayaking – activities most children only dream of.

Every “Best Day at the Beach” event is free for children with special needs including those with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Blindness, Cancer, Spinal Cord injuries and other physical and developmental challenges. “Best Day Foundation is thrilled to be back in OC to help more special children surf,” said Max Montgomery, Best Day Co-Founder and Executive Director.  “We had an incredible community turnout last year in OC, and we can’t wait to surf with everyone again in April!”

Each child is paired with trained volunteers and then begins their Best Day with fun exercises, fit for every special need, before gearing up to enjoy water and beach activities run by an experienced team of volunteers. The safe, fun activities are designed to expand their potential, create excitement, and connect them with new friends. After an exciting day at the beach and a warm lunch, each participant is individually honored for their achievements during an award ceremony. World famous surf dog “Ricochet” will be there to greet the kids!

Best Day is still accepting volunteers for these events. It’s not necessary to be a surfer or get in the water to make a difference. Best Day volunteers range from school kids to senior citizens and they hail from every industry and profession. Roy Sahachaisere, local surfer and CEO of Action Sports Hub and a Best Day OC organizer says, “This is a wonderful opportunity to get together and share our love of the ocean with the children in our community who don’t often get the chance to enjoy the beautiful coastal environment.”

Participation for kids with special needs is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited for safety reasons.  Each child must be registered in order to participate. Join the waiting list as more events are scheduled for November!

Best Day also has chapters in New Jersey and Ventura, Ca. We’ll be announcing our 2011 schedule shortly. See the website for photos and comments on the experience.

Best Day is 100% volunteer-run and funded through donations, grants and generous sponsorships. To volunteer or learn about sponsorship opportunities, please visit: http://www.bestdayfoundation.org/

About Best Day
Best Day is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit (Tax-ID: 26-2223078) based in Santa Cruz, CA. Best Day helps kids with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through safe, fun-filled adventure activities including surfing, body boarding, kayaking, snow-sports, and more.  It was founded in 2008 by Max Montgomery and Brooks Lambert, two long-time Ride a Wave volunteers who wished to bring similar services to other communities. A 100% volunteer organization, the experienced team is supported by generous sponsors who help keep the programs free for all.  Best Day chapters in New Jersey, Ventura, and Orange County make a huge impact in their communities. For more information, visit: http://www.bestdayfoundation.org

Contact Us:
Best Day Foundation
www.bestdayfoundation.org
info@bestdayfoundation.org

Best Day Foundation Headquarters
567 Auto Center Dr. Suite 6
Watsonville, CA 95076
 
800-309-2815
928-752-5418-Fax

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Best Day Foundation enables children with special needs to build confidence and self-esteem through safe, fun activities which stretch their limits and connect them with their community. Activities include Surfing, Body Boarding, Kayaking, SUP, and Snow Sports.