Dawn Hamilton says her daughter Emmy loves participating in events hosted by the nonprofit and raves about the surfing instructors who form a special connection with each child.
"It's really cool to be able to come down here and be around the water and the energy of the ocean and the healing powers of it," said Hamilton. "He knows when she's done, and they come back in if she's cold or tired and they just have a great relationship."
The nonprofit offers therapy through surfing for all children with disabilities - and it's completely free.
"One of our goals is to deliver a safe surfing beach day," said Kevin McCarthy, THERAsurf vice president. "Mostly everybody that's involved is a career person, a family man or woman that donates their time to THERAsurf and the families that are involved. It's really an awesome, awesome time."
The joy surfing brings to these kids while out on the ocean is priceless.
"She definitely loves the beach, she loves the ocean, she loves surfing, and she's super proud to show her friends and everyone that she can do it too," said Hamilton.
"It's just big smiles, lots of congratulations, hugs, kisses and tears," McCarthy said.
MORE: Accessible boating day in Long Beach empowers people with disabilities
Casa Colina empowers people with disabilities with boating day on Alamitos Bay