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Surfers Without Limits

Healing PTSD Through the Power of Surfing

"There's an hour each week when I'm just like everyone else. When I'm on the waves, post-trauma isn't a part of me anymore."

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Our Story
 

Inspired by the ‘Operation Surf’ film, we launched ‘Surfers Without Limits’ at Geula Beach in Tel Aviv. Our mission began with dedicated surfing instructors volunteering to support veterans from Sheba Hospital, who faced significant challenges. Each week, veterans gathered at the beach for coffee and cookies, while our team provided surfing guidance and a supportive space.

Today, we’ve grown into a strong community that not only surfs together but also supports and uplifts each other. This sense of belonging and mutual care is central to our mission, offering solace and strength to all involved.

Aviv, founder of Surfers Without Limits

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How Does Surfing Help Improve Mental
Stability After Experiencing Trauma?

68%

Increase in Self-efficacy

74%

Decrease in Depression

38%

Decrease of PTSD Symptoms

*According to a study by Operation Surf foundation. 

Our Mission
 

We strive to make a positive difference for veterans and war victims, both mentally and physically, by connecting them with the sea and creating a supportive community. We aim to demonstrate how communal surfing aids their rehabilitation and enhances their well-being. By establishing surfing as a valuable therapeutic tool, we seek to provide crucial support for these deserving individuals.

Our Vision

We aspire to operate as a rehabilitative water-sports center, accessible to groups of veterans injured in war and those suffering from PTSD. We aim to have this center open every day of the week as a social hub offering various empowering and supportive programs, with a primary focus on surfing. We aspire to create a welcoming home for those who seek it.

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From Our Surfers

"Tuesday surf days quickly became the highlight of my week, and I found myself hoping time would speed up just to get there sooner."

"Ever since I started surfing, I’ve looked forward to tomorrow's waves. And since I’ve been focused on those waves, I no longer think about ending my life."


—Former Mista'arev

The love and support I receive from the volunteers and being part of this community make me feel like I'm not alone in the world. Since I started surfing, I've begun to envision a different life for myself—a life with purpose. I'm now motivated to stay fit, be healthy, and even become a surfing instructor."


—Fighter at Yahalom Unit, injured in Operation Protective Edge

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Help us grow by making a donation

Since the tragic events of October 7th, the demand for our surfing lessons has surged. We now assist veterans and survivors of the Nova music festival, which has added hundreds more participants in need. Despite expanding to four sessions a week, we’re still falling short, especially with many instructors on reserve duty.



 

How will your donation make an impact?

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Contact Us
 

Aviv +972 54-444-944

SurfingWithoutBorders@gmail.com

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Interested in volunteering or need more info? You can reach out to us by filling out this form.

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