In 2015, while dealing with the effects of PTSD I decided to wade into the ocean to see if it would make me feel better.

The waves calmed my nerves, the water soothed some of the aches in the body that come with stress and anxiety.

Surfing and the ocean became a new beginning and a new way to serve other veterans.

Surfing heals deep within the soul and I love sharing that gift with others.

In 2015, I started volunteering with Bill and the Torrey Pines Surf Ministry. I began taking data in 2016 and so far we have surfed with over 30 different countries.

That is pretty cool!

One More Wave is saving lives one wave at a time.

I am one of their riders, ambassadors and a definite fan of this organization.

Rob pictured in the center has to be one of the best humans on our planet. A retired Navy Seal, it is his mission to see our veterans get what they need to surf.

The Naval Medical Military Surfing Program was a prescribed medical appointment for many veterans.

It was an honor to be a surfing instructor for this clinic for 5 years.

This program has saved countless lives and provided life long connections for many of us.

This program was discontinued by the military due to politics and ego in 2021.