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Causes: Autism, Children & Youth, Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Health, Human Services, Youth Community Service Clubs, Youth Development Programs
Mission: Best Day helps children with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through safe, fun filled adventure activities which stretch their limits, expand their true potential, reinforce their achievement, and connect them with diverse populations in their community. Current activities include Surfing, Body Boarding, Kayaking, SUP (stand up paddling), Outrigger Canoeing, and Snow sports.
Results: Since 2008 Best Day has served over 9000 youth with special needs in 274 beach and snow events in New Jersey, and New York, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida.
Target demographics: youth with special needs aged 4-24.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 1154 youth with special needs share exciting adventures surfing at 33 events with the support of over 4000 volunteers.
Geographic areas served: beach communities on the East Coast
Programs: Best Day offers beach events in California and New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida