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2026
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8th Annual Aunty Joy Memorial Therapeutic Surf Day
Join S4SN for a therapeutic day at the beach. We will share the powerful connection between our ocean, water, and wellness.
Event Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Location: Kahalu'u Beach Park- (North Beach) Kailua-Kona
S4SN events provide a fully immersive experience for the entire family, offering both ocean and land activities.
SPONSORSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Aunty Joy’s 8th Annual Memorial Therapeutic Surf Day
We’re honored to announce the hana hou of a beloved tradition — the 8th Annual Aunty Joy Memorial Therapeutic Surfing Day, returning to Kahaluʻu Beach Park on Saturday, September 19th, 2026
This free event celebrates Aunty Joy’s legacy of aloha, healing, and inclusion through the ocean. It is designed specifically for participants with special needs as part of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) community. Families of all abilities within this community are invited to join us for a day of therapeutic surfing, connection, and joy — where every wave carries her spirit forward.
Participant Registration is COMING SOON!
To ensure a safe and supportive experience, registration is limited to individuals with special needs. Each participant will receive personalized surf support, safety guidance, and a warm welcome from our incredible volunteer ʻohana.
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Surf Day is an annual FREE community outreach event that enables people with disabilities to access the beach and surf safely. It’s made possible by amazing professional volunteers from the community, including watermen and women from Hawaii County Ocean Safety, Professional Surf Instructors, the Hawaii County Fire Department, Volunteers from the Department of Education, Small Business Community Leaders, and various non-profits.
Surf Day Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Kahalu'u Beach Park- Kailua-Kona HI 96740
S4SN Surf Day events provide a fully immersive experience for the entire family, offering both ocean and land activities
SUPPORT S4SN's FUNDRAISER 2026
Exclusive Event Shirts — Only Available Here
Rep your aloha and stand with our mission. These official fundraiser shirts are only released once a year and available exclusively through this online event.
Choose Navy Blue or Purple, in Youth and Adult sizes with styles for every surfer, supporter, and member of our S4SN ʻohana. Made with lightweight, quick‑dry fabric—perfect for long days in the sun, on the sand, or in the surf.
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CANNED FOOD DRIVE
YES WE CAN
S4SN was founded on Aloha and we want to keep the circle of aloha going.
We are asking each person who joins us for our always free events to please bring a canned food down with you as a donation/contribution to support: The Food Basket of Hawaii Island.
Our events could not be possible without the support and generosity from our Big Island community and we know that The Food Basket-Hawaii Island Food Bank, relies on the same giving spirit to continue on and we want to support them and keep aloha spirit going.
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