CF Surf Experience Day in Laguna Beach
The Mauli Ola Foundation hosted a CF Surf Experience day on July 31 in Laguna Beach. Andrew went and spent the morning working on getting up on the board. He's getting the hang of it now and really enjoys it.
Surfing (and other ocean water activities) has been found to be beneficial to CF patients because the sea spray helps line the lungs to loosen up mucus. Because of this research in the last few years hypertonic saline therapy is available so patients can get a "surf session" at home via a nebulizer.
Here's a short video of Andrew's highlights from the day:
The Mauli Ola Foundation's purpose is to give CF Patients free surf experiences/lessons, many times with pro surfers, to encourage the patients to take up surfing on their own. And when there are enough volunteers, the siblings of CF patients get a turn, too. Thanks guys!
