Squeals of joy could be heard all the way to PCH from those attending A Walk On Water’s (AWOW) last surf therapy event for the season at Surfrider beach on Saturday, Nov. 11. Volunteers, friends and family found their way to the water’s edge where young athletes grabbed the hand of an AWOW surf instructor and slipped on a surfboard to catch some waves.
More than 115 athletes participated in surf therapy heats, while 200 volunteers and 40 experienced instructors helped them safely navigate the waves.
AWOW mascot surfing dog Haole thrills festival goers in 2017.
A volunteer teaches a young athlete the basics before they hit the water Saturday.
Surf therapy nonprofit A Walk on Water takes young athletes out on the waves for the organization’s last event of the season on Saturday.
AWOW founder Pat R. Notaro III explains to an athlete how they’re going to navigate getting into the water.
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AWOW President Steven Lippman (center) holds his buddy Jeremiah while AWOW volunteer and Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis joins the AWOW final surf therapy event for the season on Saturday morning.