Week 17 of #52weeksofgiving - Warrior Surf Foundation - Folly Beach, SC

For week 17 of #52weeksofgiving, LeMay Family Goodworks is highlighting Warrior Surf Foundation, a Veteran organization located in South Carolina. Using the power of surf therapy, yoga, and wellness coaching, this foundation provides Veterans and their families unique tools and resources to help them find community and lead meaningful lives outside of the service.

Learn more about Warrior Surf Foundation and their work below. 

About Warrior Surf Foundation

Warrior Surf Foundation (WSF) is a nonprofit Veteran organization founded in 2015 in Folly Beach, SC. Created by Veterans for Veterans, WSF offers surf therapy, yoga, wellness coaching, and community to active and retired service members and their families — all for free.

WSF’s surf therapy program supports military members with psychological and physical disabilities, including but not limited to:

• Post-service transition challenges

• Post-traumatic stress disorder 

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Moral injury

• Survivor’s guilt 

• TBI

• Spinal cord injuries

• Physical amputation

The unique Veteran organization aims to help participants heal sustainably, become positive active contributors to society, and live their lives to the fullest. So far, WSF has: 

• Helped 500 Veterans plus their family members since their opening in 2015.

• Held 953 surf, wellness, and yoga sessions since April 2019.

• Given 1,900 hours of direct contact with Veterans in their program since April 2019.

  Warrior Surf Foundation Program

  WSF makes this impact through their 12-week program that combines surfing, wellness, and yoga. These activities allow them to clear their minds and teach them to be present, reducing anxiety and stress. By reconnecting with nature and staying in the moment, participants open their minds to new perspectives and ideas. The experience is a beautiful opportunity for all – young and old – to improve their physical health, as surfing builds muscle, mobility, and stamina.

  Additionally, the Veteran support organization provides participants with a sustainable and organic community. This supportive network helps Veterans navigate life’s wins and challenges and show up for themselves and one another.

  The surf therapy portion includes: 

  • Three surf sessions a week with an experienced instructor

  • Twice weekly semi-private sessions

  • Weekly community surf session

  The yoga and wellness curriculum includes: 

  • Weekly meeting with a wellness coach to work through 12 modules focusing on resiliency, positive psychology, and mindfulness

  • Group yoga and one-on-one yoga sessions

  • A mix of workshops to work on physical health, mindfulness, and overall well-being

  If you or a loved one could benefit from the WSF surf therapy program, learn more about WSF’s 12-week program.

  How You Can Support Warrior Surf Program

  Help make a difference in Veterans’ lives with the power of surf therapy and wellness by donating today! WSF even tells you how much specific needs cost: 

  • $25: Half the Cost of Filling up their Surfboard Van

  • $79: Cost of 1 Surf Session For a Veteran

  • $158: Cost of 2 Wellness Sessions For a Veteran

  • $473: Cost of providing 6 Wellness Sessions to a Veteran

  • $4,800: Cost of putting one Veteran through their 12-Week Program

  Or, you can give a custom amount.

  If you’re local to Folly Beach, SC, you can also find different volunteer opportunities.

  To keep up with WSF and support their mission of improving the lives of Veterans, follow them on Instagram @warriorsurf or Facebook.

  Let us know about a cause you love and why we should support it by contacting us today!