10% of our proceeds are donated to Surfers Healing, a foundation that is very near and dear to our hearts. Our oldest son, Gavin, was diagnosed with a developmental delay, not otherwise specified (DD-NOS) at just 13 months old. At the age of 3, he was re-diagnosed with autism. We started participating in the Surfers Healing camp at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina when he was 2. Ever since, it has truly become the highlight of our summer when Surfers Healing returns each year.

Surfers Healing was founded by Israel (Izzy) and Danielle Paskowitz. Their son, Isaiah, was also diagnosed with autism at age 3. Israel is a former competitive surfer and started the camps to offer surfing therapy after seeing what a profound impact it had on his own son. Camps are held all summer and fall at various locations along both the west and east coast.

Surfers Healing brings needed respite to the lives of children with autism and their families. It's a day filled with excitement, hope, pure joy... and peace. Parents congregate to cheer each other's children on and unite in the struggle to combat this challenging diagnosis. Our children find sensory relief and calmness on the water, along with a sense of pride and accomplishment on the surf board.

The camps are free to families who want to participate. The events are catered with food and drinks, equipment is provided, and the organizers and surfers volunteer their time. The organization depends on donations to buy needed equipment and supplies, pay for travel expenses, cater the events, and expand the number of camps each year. By purchasing from Snugfits, you are making a difference in the lives of hundreds of chldren with autism... and we thank you.

To learn more, please visit http://www.surfershealing.org

See our You Tube video below for our personal tribute to Surfers Healing!