University of Michigan Adaptive Sports & Fitness
- Established in 2001, founded by 3x Adapted Surfing World Champion and 6X United States Adapted Surfing Champion, Jesse Billauer, Life Rolls On produces dozens of events Nationwide facilitating opportunities for thousands of people of abilities the chance to Surf and Skate.
- Lead by our own Dr. Charlotte Poplawski, Thrive Adaptive, in collaboration with the RX to Play initiative recruits dozens of medical support, as well as in and out of water volunteers to empower athletes with disabilities at the Life Rolls on events throughout Southern California.
- You're invited! The Life Rolls On expierence is truly transformative for athletes and volunteers alike. Please join us at one of the many They Will Surf Again or They Will Skate Again events throughout Southern California this Summer.
University of MichigAN ADAPTIVE SPORTS & FITNESS Calendar
Latest Past Events
October 3rd: Life Rolls On – They Will Surf Again | Santa Barbara
Rincon Beach Park South Via Real, CarpenteriaJoin Thrive Adaptive on Saturday, September 19, at Life Rolls On's *They Will Surf Again* in Santa Barbara. We're recruiting volunteer medical students, residents, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide first aid support at one of the country's largest … Continue reading
September 19 | Life Rolls On: They Will Surf Again – La Jolla, CA
La Jolla Shores 8200 Camino del Or, La Jolla ShoresYou belong here! Join Thrive Adaptive alongside our partners Life Rolls on Foundation for their annual surfing event on the La Jolla Shores. Volunteers will have the opportunity to help dozens of athletes of all abilities ride the waves in … Continue reading
September 10-13: Stoke for Life Foundation – US Open of Adaptive Surfing | Oceanside, CA
Oceanside Pier Oceanside<p>Join Thrive Adaptive at the **U.S. Open of Adaptive Surfing**, a four-day internationally sanctioned adaptive surfing competition taking place **September 10–13, 2026 at Oceanside Pier**, bringing together athletes from around the world. <br><br> Medical students, residents, fellows, physicians, and other … Continue reading