Catering the Special Olympics Surf Event

Chef Dave and Smokealicious Cook for the Special Surfers at the Day at the Beach.org


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Special Surfers Day at the Beach

In 2001 a Day at the Beach event was started for the San Diego County Special Olympics to benefit children and adults with Down’s syndrome and other mental/physical challenges.

The non-profit event is made possible by the time, energy and enthusiasm of our volunteers and the generous support of our sponsors. Their committment to Day at the Beach helps us organize and run the events year after year.

International and national surfing pros also help. Kids' Day 2003 welcomed Hawaiian surfing champion, Reno Abellera, and legendary surf competitor, Mike Doyle (see Mike in the video on Beach Events). Tifani VanArtsdalen (shown top left), daughter of the late, great "Butch" VanArtsdalen, the first man to master the Bonzai Pipeline in Hawaii, has acted as a co-director for the events as well.

I'm so lucky to have connected with these folks. An awesome group of guys and gals who surf and give. These folks will spend the day in the water helping some special folks catch a wave and ride it. Last year I saw the most awesome thing...a burly surfer saying goodbye to two parents and their special olympian son, who he had just met a few days ago at a supermarket. As my surf friend retold the story to me we couldn't help but look back over at the folks as they headed to their car, a smile on their sons face..having just surfed La Jolla Shores.

Honestly folks, I'd cook for these people any time.

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