5 May 2018, San Juan, La Union. SJL Therapeutic Education and Management Learning Center (SJL TEAM) held its annual TEAM Surf in San Juan, La Union, Philippines.
TEAM Surf is an annual free surfing experience event for children with special needs and their families. In its 8th year, the kids were taught the basics of surfing by local Certified Surf Instructors of the La Union Surf Club, Inc. Teacher Melai Karaan of SJL Team said: “Now in our 8th year, we hope to continue bringing smiles to these kids whose competence, confidence and ability shine under the sun and in the surf.” 
TEAMSurf 2018 Extracts from Pics Courtesy Edward Byron Yap Album
Get stoked with the children’s smiles as they played in the water. Even with bigger waves this year, it was amazing how they braved through the experience and surfed under the summer sun😊!
See the full album here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/TEAMLearningCenter/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1734246766664359
FEED’S VP Operations, Diane Penales; and Director of Partnerships, Anne-Marie Mananquil Bakker, are LUSC members and certified surf instructors who support the SJL Therapeutic Education and Management Learning Centre (SJL TEAM) and TEAMSurf 2018 as part of their personal advocacies. 13 sets of colouring crayons were also donated to TEAMSurf children during this event.
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