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!
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.