August 16, 2026

Noon - 4pm

When

Where

Holiday Inn Lumina Resort
Wrightsville Beach, NC

What

An empowering surf experience day for people with cystic fibrosis and rare diseases.

What to Expect

FEARLESS SURF WILL WELCOME 20 INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND/OR RARE DISEASES FOR A STRUCTURED, EMPOWERING OCEAN EXPERIENCE FOCUSED ON CONFIDENCE, SAFETY, AND CONNECTION.

Event Format

FOUR 20-MINUTE SURF SESSIONS

5 PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION

EACH PARTICIPANT PAIRED WITH A PERSONAL INSTRUCTOR

REST & RECOVERY BREAKS

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Hospitality

BOXED LUNCHES WILL BE PREPARED BY SOLSTICE KITCHEN & COCKTAILS INSIDE THE LUMINA. PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO RESORT FACILITIES AND BEACHSIDE AMENITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY. THIS WILL BE A VOLUNTEER-HEAVY, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EVENT DESIGNED TO CREATE LIFE-CHANGING MOMENTS IN THE OCEAN ONE WAVE AT A TIME.

 "A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.'

Christopher Reeve

Format

Here's how the day unfolds. From the moment you arrive, you'll be welcomed by our instructors and guided through every step - from sand to surf and beyond.