Facing the waves and the pain: Bereaved siblings and orphans find strength and hope through surfing

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Sixteen participants completed a four-month OneFamily surfing course in Ashkelon, finding a safe space to cope with loss, build confidence, and form new friendships through sport.

Sixteen bereaved siblings and orphans recently completed a four-month surfing course organized by the OneFamily association in Ashkelon. Held for the second time for bereaved families in Israel's southern region, the program combined time in the sea and nature with overcoming obstacles, navigating both successes and setbacks, and acquiring new skills - all while fostering a vital space for belonging, empowerment, and personal growth.Finding resilience through the seaAcross 12 sessions, participants took to the water to confront the waves while forging deep friendships and bonds with one another.

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