Be the Groundswell — Give the Gift of Healing through the Ocean
We believe healing begins where the ocean meets the heart. Your donation is more than a gift — it’s a wave of transformation for individuals around the world reclaiming their power, joy, and belonging through surf therapy.
Why Give?
They came to the shoreline carrying invisible weight — grief, anxiety, isolation. It wasn’t just about learning to surf. It was about learning to trust again. To breathe. To belong.
At Groundswell, we don’t just ride waves — we rise with them.
From youth finding joy in the ocean for the first time, to women of color discovering sisterhood in the sea, to global therapists creating brave spaces through ocean therapy — your support makes healing accessible where it’s needed most.
The ocean is waiting. Help someone take their first step in.
Your Support Powers
Grassroots, community-led surf therapy events
Support local leaders in creating inclusive, healing spaces through surf therapy meetups, beach gatherings, and ocean-centered programs.
Scholarships for underrepresented communities
Provide access to surf therapy for youth, women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and trauma-impacted individuals through financial support and gear.
Research and advocacy for surf therapy
Help legitimize surf therapy as an evidence-based mental health tool through research partnerships, data collection, and public awareness.
Training & support for facilitators and organizations
Fund trauma-informed training, curriculum access, and mentorship so surf therapy leaders can grow sustainable programs in their communities.
Other Ways To Give
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Gear Donations
100% of our Surf Gear is donated.
Give your gently used surf gear a new life and help us reduce ocean waste while healing hearts.
We are in need of:
Wetsuites (all sizes)
Rashguards
Soft tops and soft SUPs
Pop-up tents
Surf racks, leashes, fins, booties
Shop to Support
Your generous donation not only helps us continue our mission of healing and empowering through surfing, but it also brings a special gift to say thank you for being part of this community.
Be the Wave That Heals
Every dollar, every board, every act of generosity moves us closer to a world where everyone belongs — in the lineup and in their own bodies.
Hear From Our Community
“I’ve been in therapy for 6 years for PTSD, and in 8 weeks of Surf Therapy, I made massive breakthroughs I never thought possible. My self-confidence has improved and my symptoms have decreased allowing me to hold a job and support myself again. It’s brilliant combining all these elements: nature, physical movement, community, and joy. I never thought I could experience so much joy while healing so much pain. The therapists and Mother Ocean are quite a team!”
“The ocean is a metaphor for life, I can’t control her flow, but I can learn to surf her waves with curiosity, excitement, surrender, humbleness, joy, & zero expectations. She shows me how life is truly in constant flux, requiring courage & surrender & skills in flowing. She accepts me exactly how I am, no judgement. All love.”