Fallen Waterman’s Foundation Announces New Mission

The foundation has a new emphasis on counseling on top of scholarships for the families of fallen watermen and women.
Published: April 19, 2024 Press Release

Fallen Waterman’s Foundation announces an evolved mission with a new emphasis on Counseling on top of Scholarships for the families of fallen watermen and women. Since earning their 501(C)3 status in 2010 the FWF has focused on helping the children of the fallen

Fallen Waterman's Foundation logoachieve their college degrees. They realized that Mental Health is a key factor in helping the families of fallen surfers, divers, SUPers, Foilers and Kiters work through the tragedy of losing a parent that had found a way to make the ocean part of their lives. The loss does not have to occurred in the water. In some cases an illness or accident on land has been the cause. Certified Therapists are now on call to offer free counseling to all the family members that may be struggling. Counseling is also available to those still spending time in the water but are challenged by depression or thoughts of suicide.  The FWF also has partnered with Waves of Grief https://www.wavesofgrief.com which is a member of the ISTO to incorporate Surf Therapy into their offerings for adults and children. For more information contact the Fallen Waterman’s Foundation through their website fallenwatermansfoundation.org

About the Fallen Waterman’s Foundation:

Since its inception in 2010 the FWF has given out $150,000 in scholarships to the children of fallen watermen and women. They are a volunteer based charity that commits 95% of all proceeds to go towards grants for deserving recipients. Help is available to the families of everyday waterpersons that have made the ocean part of their lives, not just sponsored athletes. The FWF spreads the word through a stable of volunteer ambassadors at surfspots and diving locales anywhere on the coasts. Their main goal in fundraising is to find ongoing sources of revenue through Family Foundations and Support from the companies that benefit by their community’s passion for the water. For more information on becoming an ambassador, donations, applying for a grant or to find out about their counseling services go to fallenwatermansfoundation.org

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