In the aloha spirit that Duke Kahanamoku introduced surfing to others, AccesSurf was created to share adaptive surfing and swimming with anyone who has the desire to experience the ocean. AccesSurf is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides beach access and therapeutic ocean activities such as surfing, swimming, snorkeling and shoreline flotation to kids and adults with any type of disability. AccesSurf invites everyone to enjoy a "Day at the Beach" together as an 'ohana (family) in a safe and barrier free environment.

We Need Your Help!
AccesSurf has just been presented with a challenge opportunity by the Omidyar Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation. If AccesSurf can raise $25,000 by August 31, 2009, the Omidyars will match dollar for dollar, all monies raised up to $25,000! Please help AccesSurf reach its challenge grant goal by making a contribution today. Your donation will:

* Help to purchase the needed equipment to continue and expand its "Day at the Beach" program. Equipment needs include: 100-foot beach paths, adaptive beach wheelchairs, adaptive surfboards with modifications, specialized beach and ocean flotation devices, life jackets, rash guards and more.

* Help to expand its program and services to an additional location in Honolulu, thus allowing both local residents and visitors to access the beach and ocean in a convenient location on a regular basis.

* Help to implement a new program that partners with Hawaii's military bases to offer a specialized program for veterans that have been wounded while serving our country.

* Help AccesSurf to begin the expansion of its programs to Maui County.

Ways to Donate

· Adaptive surfing and shoreline flotation/swimming for any person with a mental or physical challenge who has a desire to enter the water.
· Provide paths on Hawaiian beaches making them more accessible for everyone to enter the ocean.
· An advocate for the disabled in the pursuit of outdoor recreation and leisure opportunities in the beach environment.
· Development of equipment and education for the advancement of adaptive surfing.