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Favorite Surf Spot: Surfrider | Malibu, CA

A native Angeleno, Scott Caan grew up surfing Santa Monica and Venice. Though an accomplished actor known for his roles in “Ocean’s Eleven” and the “Hawaii Five-O” television series, he has been helping people experience the therapeutic calm and stoke of the ocean through surfing for over 15 years.

Scott has been a supporter and surf instructor with A Walk On Water since inception. He believes that there is no better therapy than the therapy we all get in the ocean, the power of the ocean, the power of being in the moment on that wave where nothing else matters, nothing else exists. Taking a child surfing so they can experience something surfers have felt their whole lives, watching them change and seeing their emotion is one the greatest things he has ever experienced.

Favorite Surf Spot: Cloudbreak in Fiji

A professional surfer who has been competing on the World Surf League Women’s Championship Tour since 2011, Courtney is known for her gritty determination, incredible work ethic, and ability to wear multiple hats. Besides being known as an athlete, she is also a brand ambassador, spokesperson, social media advertiser and entrepreneur to name just a few. Her passion is a driving force in everything she does, including her involvement with AWOW.

Courtney became involved with AWOW in 2015 via Board Member Steven Lippman. They began speaking about what AWOW represented and what it did for children and families. She was instantly intrigued, so when AWOW held their next event she was there.

Courtney’s dad taught her to surf at a very young age and she considers it one of her greatest gifts in life. She has turned that gift into a power that she can use and pass on to bring simple joys to AWOW’s athletes. For her, one of the greatest moments in surfing is standing on a board for the first time, gliding across the ocean, than paddling back out to catch another wave. Sharing in those moments with others is amazing and inspirational. Through AWOW she gets to share her love and passion for surfing and inspire young athletes.

Favorite Surf Spot: Kingman Reef

Celebrity Chef Adam Glick may be well known for his past roles on the hit Bravo TV series “Below Deck Med” and “Below Deck Sailing Yacht” and for currently cooking in adventurous outdoorsy settings with his dog Tex, but his involvement with AWOW couldn’t have happened more organically. Four years ago, he was in Malibu getting ready for a personal surf and saw an event happening. An AWOW member asked if he would help out. He promptly threw on a jersey and has been volunteering as often as possible ever since.

To him, AWOW is about sharing the healing powers of the ocean. He surfs for self improvement and healing, now he AWOWs for the same reason. Helping to teach those kids how to surf in Malibu, CA, he was hooked, inspired, and relieved. He’s starting to think the surf therapy is actually for the adults and surf instructors. “The smile on these kids faces is priceless and makes you feel amazing inside.”

Favorite Surf Spot: The Hut

A passionate family man and talented actor, Eric focuses his talents on telling unique stories that champion the commonality of us as a species. Stories that help us find identity in hope and love, instead of fear and hate.

It is that same search for commonality that brought him to the beach at Hollister Ranch 7 years ago where he witnessed an AWOW event with tears streaming down his face. It’s something he will never forget as he believes life is spectacular and fleeting in its entirety, and we have to celebrate anything that brings kids and their loved ones this much joy.

To him, AWOW means stepping outside the negative trappings and labels that society gives these kids. Once they have been in the water, once they have experienced an AWOW event, they are forever changed. They are athletes first and foremost. They find identity in that label and it gives them the ability to see themselves in a beautiful new light. It is magic.

Favorite Surf Spot: Blackies, Doheny, T-Street

Jeremy is a Southern California native living in Orange County and a passionate self-advocate for inclusion, empowerment, and belonging. Jeremy’s journey with AWOW began as an athlete in 2015 but these days he can be found on the beach as a volunteer. Some of his favorite things about AWOW include, seeing the families being proud and supporting their kids in doing the impossible, watching athletes catching waves and seeing the joy on their faces, connecting as an athlete to another athlete, encouraging athletes who might be scared, how AWOW feels like a family who loves, supports and accepts him.

But he doesn’t stop there. Jeremy is also an actor, model, and public speaker whose work has reached millions. He appeared in a national AT&T commercial, starred in a Dhar Mann video with more than 7 million views, and has done voiceover work for several Netflix shows, including a recent episode for an upcoming Netflix series. A dedicated advocate, Jeremy serves on the board of Club 21 Learning & Resource Center and is a founding force behind Down Syndrome Rocks.

Jeremy is the co-host of The Audrey and Jeremy Show with his girlfriend, Audrey, where they interview “world changers” who are making a positive impact in their communities. Whether speaking on stage, hosting a podcast, acting on screen, or surfing in the ocean, Jeremy’s mission is simple: to uplift others, break barriers, and show what’s possible when people are given the opportunity to shine.