Smile While You Paddle Surf-A-Thon

Surfing to Save Coral Reefs

About the Campaign

Join us during the 2025 Smile While You Paddle Surf-A-Thon to give the ocean a voice. 

From my earliest memories, the ocean has spoken to me through a chorus of sounds and the rhythmic crash of waves. But increasingly, I hear something else: a disquieting silence where vibrant life once thrived. The ocean's inhabitants, from the smallest plankton to the largest whales, have no voice to plead for their survival. That's why I choose to speak for them.

Now, as a parent, I reflect on the profound experiences that have shaped my understanding of the ocean and its incredible inhabitants. I believe deeply that these opportunities – to learn, to connect, to witness the magic of marine life – should be available to all, especially to future generations.

Consider the coral reefs: less than 1% of our planet, yet the very foundation of ocean life. These tiny, slow-growing organisms build magnificent underwater cities, supporting a quarter of all marine species. But they, too, are silent victims of a changing world.

This is my unwavering commitment: to protect our oceans for curious children like my own, for thriving coastal communities, for the advancement of vital scientific research, for the countless animals that call the ocean home, and ultimately, for Mother Ocean herself.

Catch a wave—Donate to Costa Rica Coral Reef Restoration


  • Educate and inspire future generations to become passionate ocean stewards.
  • Amplify the silent pleas of the ocean and its inhabitants, driving meaningful change.
  • Implement tangible conservation initiatives that directly protect vulnerable species and habitats.


Please, give generously and become a vital voice for Mother Ocean.

"SMILE WHILE YOU PADDLE"


CATCH A WAVE-DONATE TO COSTA RICA CORAL RESTORATION

Stand Up for Coral! $100

Help us give our vital coral tanks a lasting and beautiful foundation. Our current metal stands are succumbing to rust in the lab's humid environment, threatening the stability of these precious ecosystems. By investing in new, handcrafted wooden stands, we can ensure the long-term security and aesthetic appeal of our coral propagation efforts.

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Get Your Frag On! (For Coral) $200

Home for Hope: Frag tanks will multiply our reef restoration efforts. By providing dedicated space to grow coral fragments, we can significantly increase the number of corals ready to rebuild our damaged reefs.

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Bi-lingual Lab Assistant $500

Empower Our Science, Enrich Our Community: Help Us Hire a Bilingual Lab Assistant. By hiring a local, bilingual individual, we are directly contributing to the economic well-being of our community and fostering a stronger connection with the region we serve. This isn't just about filling a position; it's about investing in our capacity to educate, inspire, and serve. It's about bridging language barriers and creating more inclusive opportunities for learning and engagement.

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The Love Lab: For Coral Reefs $1,000

Our pioneering lab is dedicated to unlocking the secrets of coral spawning and larval development, offering a vital pathway to reef restoration and resilience in the face of climate change. By funding our lab, you'll be directly supporting groundbreaking research that can: Boost genetic diversity in restored reefs, making them more resilient. Increase the scale of coral restoration efforts. Develop innovative techniques for coral conservation.

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The Bays Family

The Bays Family has raised $2,000 out of their goal of $2,000

$2,000 raised (100%)
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Michael Hennessy

Michael Hennessy has raised $1,000 out of their goal of $500

$1,000 raised (200%)
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George Frost

George Frost has raised $608 out of their goal of $1,000

$608 raised (61%)
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Lara Delhaute

Lara Delhaute has raised $510 out of their goal of $1,000

$510 raised (51%)
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Isabella Jacob

Isabella Jacob has raised $250 out of their goal of $500

$250 raised (50%)

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Bodhi Surf + Yoga

Bodhi Surf + Yoga has raised $6,146 out of their goal of $5,000

$6,146 raised (123%) 4 members
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CostaRicaCoralRestoration

CostaRicaCoralRestoration has raised $1,625 out of their goal of $2,000

$1,625 raised (81%) 3 members
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Costa Rica Real Estate Service

Costa Rica Real Estate Service has raised $1,000 out of their goal of $500

$1,000 raised (200%) 2 members
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Costa Verde Surf Shop

Costa Verde Surf Shop has raised $600 out of their goal of $1,000

$600 raised (60%) 1 member
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Wavemed retreats

Wavemed retreats has raised $300 out of their goal of $500

$300 raised (60%) 1 member

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Safari Surf School donated $50.00 and generously covered the transaction fee

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Cristina Castillo-Nelson donated $100.00 and generously covered the transaction fee

Good luck, James, Travis, and team!

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An anonymous donation was made

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$100.00 was anonymously donated and fees were generously covered

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Bernie Geiss donated $100.00

Way to go Bosnia Team. From Bernie and Christie. Love you guys. 

a month ago