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BIG WAVE SURFING MEETS VETERAN HEALING

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WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PERFORMANCE

Bigger Than Waves turns elite big-wave surfing into direct support for the veteran community.

Through performance, storytelling, and action oriented campaigns, we drive donations and awareness for our partner, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) - a nonprofit delivering life-changing care for combat veterans.

We ride. Our community donates. VETS executes.

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THIS IS AN EMERGENCY

Over 140,000 veterans have died by suicide since 9/11.
17-44 die by suicide every day.

Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among veterans under 45.

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A DIRECT LINE FROM OCEAN TO OUTCOME

Bigger Than Waves is a seasonal campaign engineered to turn elite performance into measurable impact. 

Every wave ridden, story shared, and mission update drives national awareness, funding, and operational support for VETS.

VETS provides life-changing access to psychedelic assisted therapies, precision care, and long term support for combat veterans.

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IMPACT IN ACTION

Every dollar raised fuels direct action.
No detours, no delays.
100% of proceeds go to VETS' Foundational Healing Grants, providing veterans with access to psychedelic assisted therapy and the tools to rebuild their lives. 

Since 2019, VETS has funded treatment for over 1,000 veterans, with more than 300 on the waitlist and growing daily.

The average grant costs $8,000 - $10,000 per veteran.

PEACE IS POSSIBLE

For too long, our nation's heroes have fought invisible battles with no way out. VETS is changing that, providing access to proven therapies and support to transform lives.
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"I will be forever grateful to VETS for the gift of life unhindered by the traumas of life and military service. My healing grant was my last hope to embrace life after a suicide attempt that left me with little hope or confidence in traditional talk therapies and medications. I received a beautiful gift that created space to heal and offered me resources to support the healing process. VETS is a lifelong healing community that provides invaluable support to my family and I. "

- Herb Daniels, VETS Grant Recipient
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CREATING A GROUNDSWELL OF SUPPORT

This campaign is powered by people like you.
Waterman, veterans, patriots, partners, and supporters. 
Every wave ridden, story shared, and dollar contributed builds a groundswell of support that changes lives. 

This mission is bigger than any wave.

 

BE PART OF THE MISSION. STAY CONNECTED TO THE BIGGER THAN WAVES™ IMPACT.

​THANK YOU FOR RIDING WITH US

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