“To help as many people as profoundly as possible.”
– Rick Waite
SWAP San Diego
“To help as many people as profoundly as possible.”
– Rick Waite
Surf with a Purpose is a group whose members share a common bond—a love of the ocean and a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of disadvantaged youth, individuals and families throughout the San Diego community, and elsewhere, through the a variety of volunteer efforts, both on its own and in conjunction with other organizations, including:
COVID cancelled the official Surf for CF event. But CF Team “That’s What She Said” is partnering with Surf with a Purpose and hosting the “Alt Surf for CF Contest”. Come have some fun surfing and help us raise money to FIGHT Cystic Fibrosis. Game On! Get Started: Register your team. There are 2 options: …
Recently, SWAP began a relationship with the Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) organization—an organization that assists, through life skill training and mentoring, young men and women (ages 18 to 26) who are aging out of the foster care system. Our relationship began in January when SWAP and JIT volunteers worked side by side …
SWAP SD charged hard on softtop long boards at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Surf for CF event. This year we have 3 teams and raised over $3,000 for the Foundation. Our team “Pipeline on Vacation” took second place with a thundering victory fueled by five party waves with all four team members, two head stands in the white water, and …
SWAP events are all about bringing our love of the water together with our passion to foster lasting positive change in our communities. A key piece of our stoke lies in our “ohana” – our emphasis on involving our families and dear friends in enhancing the lives of those we serve.
Check out our Events Calendar to see where we will be next, and our Events page and the SWAP blog tell where we’ve been.
SWAP San Diego wants to know about your charity and how we can help. Contact us with questions or opportunities to lend a hand.