Surf Topsail Art Video & Photography

    Surfers Healing was founded by Israel and Danielle Paskowitz. Their son, Isaiah, was diagnosed with autism at age three. Like many autistic children, he often suffered from sensory overload-- simple sensations could overwhelm him. The ocean was the one place where he seemed to find respite. A former competitive surfer, Israel hit upon an idea--with Isaiah on the front of his surfboard, and Izzy steering from the back, the two spent the day surfing together. Surfing had a profound impact on Isaiah. Israel and Danielle decided they wanted to share this unique therapy with other autistic children. They began to host day camps at the beach where autistic children and their families could be exposed to a completely new experience of surfing. Surfers Healing has changed our lives profoundly, they not only give the gift of surfing to children, they give families a day to be "normal" and judgment free at the beach. A chance to see their kids do something they may not have thought possible with grins on their faces!

    SurfersHealing seeks to enrich the lives of children with autism and the lives of their families by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing.

    SurfersHealing provides this surfing experience for free through the generous contributions of sponsors and by selling merchandise. Clicking the SurfersHealing logo will take you to the store. Thank You!