best day foundationWho doesn’t love a day at the beach or having the best day? We all do, there is simply nothing better. My youngest son loves to surf and anything to do with the ocean. However, what happens to children with disabilities? How can they share these simple joys and thrills? The challenge and excitement of a wave or doing something new and exciting.

That is exactly what two friends, outdoor enthusiast and entrepreneurs  from Northern California wanted to give children with disabilities, simply the best day they could provide.  Max Montgomery and Brooks Lambert had both volunteered at another organization called Ride A Wave and loved the experience of giving children with disabilities an opportunity to surf. However, being entrepreneurs they wanted to take the idea and expand it both in scope and location. So, in March 2008 they created the Best Day Ever Foundation.

 

Their goal is to enable children with special needs to build confidence through adventurous activities which stretch their limits, expand their true potential and reinforce their achievements. Best Day Foundation helps these children with special needs to build self-esteem through safe, fun, adventure activities like surfing, body boarding, kayaking, snow sports, and more.   For children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Blindness, Cancer, Spinal Cord Injuries, and other physical and developmental challenges these moments are transformational.

Today Best Day Foundation has expanded to NY, NJ, PA, CT , Northern and Southern CA and new chapters are opening all the time. Everybody loves the thrill of a fun summer day in the water and the challenge of doing something new.  However, it is people like Max and Brooks who take their talents and passion for the outdoors and make it a best day for everyone!

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