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Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation
It hardly seems possible that we are starting our seventh summer season of Ocean Therapy for children, Marines and Veterans. Our program, conceived as a way to heal abused and at risk children through surfing and group therapy, started with six children from Hollygrove Children's Center, two counselors, one occupational therapist and about 20 volunteers who loved Jimmy and loved to surf.
With professional guidance, both on the surfboard and on the sand, the children experienced profound changes in their behavior and showed lasting effects from just one Ocean Therapy session. From that small stoked group of new friends on the beach in 2005, the JMMF Ocean Therapy program has grown to a year-round therapeutic tool for wounded, injured and ill Marines with the Wounded Warrior Battalion West in Camp Pendleton, Veterans from the Los Angeles Hospital Center and hundreds of children from six different facilities around the Los Angeles area, including the Richstone Family Center, Hillsides, Hollygrove, Vista del Mar and the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center
In 2012, we plan more than sixty sessions of Ocean Therapy. To date, more than 1000 people from all walks of life have volunteered their time to help in the water, on the surfboards, on the beach, take pictures, make snacks, serve lunch and participate in the healing group sessions that were dubbed, "the kumbaya time," by the Marines themselves. There are so many ways to contribute to the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation and "help heal others as we heal ourselves." We look forward to seeing you this year.
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CHECK OUT THE 2012 JMMF SPRING AND SUMMER EVENTS
(*Sign up online by clicking the image above*)
Save the date and bring your friends and family to the only combined surf contest and volleyball contest in existence! Please join us at the Manhattan Beach Pier for a great day of surfing, volleyball, live music, hula dancers and more. The proceeds of this event will benefit two great South Bay charities that help children and adults through education, therapy, surfing, volleyball . For more information:
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The 2nd Annual Sashi Hanami Festival
Thursday, April 26th 
(*Tickets available online by clicking the image above*)
Enjoy modern Japanese dishes, sake, live music and entertainment all benefiting the JMMF
(*Tickets available online by clicking the image below*)
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Wahoo's Fish Taco Event
By Printing the below image and bringing it to Wahoo's Fish Taco location at 1767 S. Elena Ave, Redondo Beach on April 28th you can help the JMMF earn 20% of proceeds. For more details, please read the flyer below!!
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Ocean Therapy Spotlight
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Juan Garcia surfs with the Wounded Warriors at Camp Pendleton and commends JMMF and the volunteers at Ocean Therapy.
"Your innovative and visionary program is changing the lives of Wounded Warriors. I witnessed it." - Assistant Secretary of the Navy Juan Garcia
Thank you to all the volunteers for making this day an unforgettable experience for all the Marines.
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Visit Our Sponsors by Clicking their Image!
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We hope this newsletter keeps you up to date on JMMF news and events. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know.
The JMMF Board of Directors
Jim, Jeff, Nancy Miller, Kevin Barry, Chris Brown, Brent Broza, Steve Chabre, Andy Dellenbach, Mark Gerold, Tom Houston, Charlotte & Russ Lesser, David Peters, Carly Rogers
The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation
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| For more information about individual donations, corporate matching donations and grants, please contact: info@jimmymillerfoundation.org |
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