You 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 La Jolla. Throughout the day, varying roles from land support to shallow and deep water will be available.
Join us Saturday September, 13th.
Triumph Foundation is one of the most impactful organizations in the country providing direct assistance to those living with Paralysis. Thrive Adaptive will have the honor and privilege of providing first-aid medical support to the participants of all abilities throughout their annual 5K fundraiser in Irvine, including more than 50 athletes with disabilities.
Join 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 adaptive surfing events, where individuals with disabilities are paired with experienced volunteers to surf throughout the day.
Volunteers will work alongside an experienced medical team, rotating between first aid coverage, land support, and shallow and deep water teams to help ensure a safe and well-coordinated event. **No surfing, ocean, or adaptive sports experience is necessary**—training and team support will be provided.
Morning and afternoon shifts are available, and lunch is included. Join us for a unique opportunity to build clinical experience, work alongside healthcare professionals from across Southern California, and support an incredible day for the adaptive sports community.
Join us at Triumph’s 12th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival on April 25-26, 2026 in Santa Clarita. Triumph Foundation hosts this FREE event to introduce wheelchair sports to people that are newly injured, Veterans, children, and others with disabilities.
Volunteers will provide first-aid and direct athlete support for more than 100 athletes with disabilities participating in a dozen plus adapted sports clinics. Volunteers will have the opportunity to network with many of the area’s most impactful service providers and community based organizations.
March 7-9, 2025
Come out to this FREE IN PERSON Abilities Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center to see us and the latest & greatest in adapted products and services.
The show is the go-to source for the community of people with disabilities, they families, seniors, veterans, and healthcare professionals. Discover ability-enhancing products and services.
Join the UCLA Center for Cerebral Palsy for their annual professional conference and family forum. More than 50 PTs and families will join together at for a day of knowledge, networking and resources to empower kids with CP at LuskinOIC’s downtown campus.
Attendees will hear from UCLA Center for Cerebral Palsy Faculty including Director Dr. Saroush Baghdadi and Dr. Eileen Fowler, sharing the latest on Growing Up with CP. The event will be highlighted by Dr. Mark D. Peterson Charles E. Lytle, Jr. Endowed Research Professor at the University of Michigan-Medicine and a Fulbright Scholar. He researches health and chronic disease associated with disabilities, particularly cerebral palsy. He has over 200 publications and leads the development of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cerebral Palsy.
The event will culminate with a full resource fair including community partners from Disability Resource Center, Regional Center, Abilitease, Socal Trykers, Go Baby Go, LuskinOIC Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, PlayLA, Inclusive Sol, Angel City Sports, Inclusion Matters / Shane’s Inspiration.
Join the free family forum (Space is limited)
You’re invited to participate with Thrive Adaptive as a general volunteer for the LA Adaptive Sports Fair with our hosts from Angel City Sports. This event is designed to empower individuals impacted by gun violence.
ALL ARE WELCOME! REGISTER HERE
Date: February 22, 2026
Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
Location: Ted Watkins Park (a.k.a. Will Rogers State Park)
1335 E 103rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90002
Experience an exciting day filled with: Adaptive sports like wheelchair football, basketball, tennis, boccia, and para-fencing. Live music, a DJ, and incredible performances. Delicious food and access to local resources for those affected by gun violence.
Opportunities to connect with local organizations making a difference. Special guests, including a representative from the LA City Council office, will be there to show their support.
Whether you’re an athlete, a supporter, or simply curious, come celebrate resilience and community. Don’t miss this inspiring day!
Join Thrive Adaptive at the Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo, for this event, in addition to assisting with first aid, our volunteers will also participate alongside the general volunteers.
The Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo will host over 100 athletes with disabilities participating in approximately 10 adaptive sports events. This event will be a full day of inclusive fun designed for the entire family and first time athletes
Join Thrive Adaptive as we provide first aid support and shadowing opportunities at the 8th Annual LA Hotwheels NWBA tournament
Nov 7-9 Clara Park in Cudhay, CA
October 5, 2024: They Will Surf Again – Santa Barbara, CA
Hundreds of volunteers, people of all ages with disabilities, and entire families come together for an epic day in the ocean.
Whether you’ve surfed with us for years, are a beginner, or just want to meet people and hang out for the day…YOU BELONG HERE. Everyone is welcome.
We will be leading a group of both in and out of water volunteers through the full day empowering people with disabilities surfing the waves. Meals are provided. No experience necessary.
You 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 La Jolla. Throughout the day, varying roles from land support to shallow and deep water will be available.
Join us Saturday September, 13th.
Join Thrive Adaptive and our aligned partners at Triumph Foundation Saturday November 15th at the Rose Bowl for the annual Adaptive Sports Festival. More than 200 athletes of all abilities will have the opportunity to participate in more than a dozen adapted sports during this multi sport clinic. Thrive Adaptive volunteers will have the chance to rotate between the various clinics while at the first-aid tent.
Triumph Foundation is one of the most impactful organizations in the country providing direct assistance to those living with Paralysis. Thrive Adaptive will have the honor and privilege of providing first-aid medical support to the participants of all abilities throughout their annual 5K fundraiser in Irvine, including more than 50 athletes with disabilities.
On October 11, Dozens of children, adults and veterans with disabilities will play in a fun filled day of modified adaptive baseball. Join Thrive Adaptive at Miracle League Orange County Pioneer Park alongside our community partners at Triumph Foundation as we keep the athletes cool and safe throughout the day.
LuskinOIC is actively seeking aspiring clinical professionals to volunteer at their annual summer camp for children with Cerebral Palsy being held August 5-7 at their campus in Downtown Los Angeles
The camp specifically designed by LuskinOIC Rehabilitation staff for kids with CP in collaboration with community partners Angel City Sports will allow our volunteers hands-on experience with disabilities
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