A Walk On Water

Photo by Trevor Pikhart; @trevorpikhart.

On Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, the surf therapy non-profit organization, A Walk On Water, will hold its second annual event in Montauk from 9 AM to 3:30 PM at Ditch Plains Beach, presented with support from John Paul Mitchell Systems. AWOW enables hundreds of children and adults with special needs, along with their families, to experience the thrill of surfing and its therapeutic qualities. The annual East Coast Surf Therapy Event will celebrate and honor courageous kids, adults, and their families with two beautiful days at the beach where everyone is an athlete. Athletes will feel the thrill and confidence that AWOW can provide. Families will be fully supported and cared for as they share a much-deserved day of fun. Refreshments from Montauk Juice Factory and lunch courtesy of Ditch Witch food truck will be provided. The organization works closely with local communities, businesses and its volunteers and watermen, brought together in service of a shared mission — to help others experience the calming and therapeutic effects of the electrifying, living ocean; and, in the process, showcasing the best of surf culture. Families interested in participating in the event are asked to pre-register by Sunday and can do so by visiting www.awalkonwater.org. Additionally, The Montauk Beach House will be hosting a fundraiser for AWOW family and friends on Saturday, September 10, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, co-produced with Community Collaboration. Hosts will include Julie Gilhart, Lisa Spellman, Jack Luber, and Leilani Bishop. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a silent auction, music provided by a DJ and live band, an awards ceremony for the athletes of the day, raffle tickets to win stellar packages, and a special AWOW presentation.