Surf 2 Heal
Irelands First Surf Camp for kids with Autism!
About Us -
Set up in January 2008, Surf 2 Heal is the brainchild of 3 likeminded individuals who share these common ideals:
- We are all parents of young children.
- We are all passionate about the ocean and its potential to improve the quality of all our lives!
- We want to do something positive for Irelands Autisitc Kids.
Jon Hynes is the owner of Gtown Surf School, based at Garrettstown Beach, Co. Cork. Jon has been surfing many years now and has a vast range of outdoor skills, qualifications & expeditioning experience.
He is known for his passion for water & surfing. A keen surfer with a concern for the preservation of the oceans, environment and whales Dolphins.
Jon's latest mission, Surf 2 Heal, is about to take flight with the primary aim of enabling Irelands Autistic kids share the joys our oceans waves!
He is known for his passion for water & surfing. A keen surfer with a concern for the preservation of the oceans, environment and whales Dolphins.
Nollaig Fitzgerald our Fundraising Campaign manager is the mother of 5 year old Sean who has Autism. She has first hand experience of the power and success that water time and surfing has given to Sean.
She first got interested in the whole concept after reading an article in the Observer newspaper that told of one Fathers struggle to comes to terms with is son's autism and how a surf lesson on a cold winters day brought joy and new opportunities to their relationship.
Nollaigs ambition and drive is one of key forces behind bringing this unique project to life! Her understanding is first hand and very real through her wonderful experiences with Sean. Parents of other Autisitic children will be able to share in Nollaigs experiences & journey with Surf 2 Heal.
She first got interested in the whole concept after reading an article in the Observer newspaper that told of one Fathers struggle to comes to terms with is son's autism and how a surf lesson on a cold winters day brought joy and new opportunities to their relationship.
Nollaigs ambition and drive is one of key forces behind bringing this unique project to life! Her understanding is first hand and very real through her wonderful experiences with Sean. Parents of other Autisitic children will be able to share in Nollaigs experiences & journey with Surf 2 Heal.
Alayne Hynes (Jon's wife) is a seasoned outdoor person with a strong background in personal development. She is also a qualified Psychologist and works with teenagers in alternative education.
Her passion for the Outdoors is strong and her role within Surf 2 Heal is bring together a strong group of both land based and water based volunteers. A strong program of personal development and staff training is being designed by Alayne so that all volunteers will be equipped with the skills neccessary to run this years Surf 2 Heal program.
Her passion for the Outdoors is strong and her role within Surf 2 Heal is bring together a strong group of both land based and water based volunteers. A strong program of personal development and staff training is being designed by Alayne so that all volunteers will be equipped with the skills neccessary to run this years Surf 2 Heal program.