Operation Amped

 The first adaptive surfing event I have participated in was at Zuma Beach, just north of Malibu.  Pretty much a shore break that was closing out, which was a bit scarry.  Operation Amped, www.operationamped.com , is a program that works primarily with wounded soldiers, not necessarily just amputees.   However, there is another program called Association of Amputee Surfers, http://www.ampsurf.org , that is run by and caters to people with amputations.   Sicky Dicky provided the lifeguard/surf instructors and soft top surf boards and William Morris, a talent agency, provided the volunteer support to put on 'a day at the beach' for about 10 injured soldiers from a nearby VA.   There was a range of injuries including SCI,  TBI's, and  amputee. This is their 8th event of the summer season and some repeat surfers were eager to learn and surf more.