Transplant Surfer & Surf Park Wins: Big News
Hold onto your boards—there's some serious stoke in the water right now. First, let's dive into a story that’ll warm your soul. Sarah Gibson, a Central Coast transplant recipient, just crushed it at the World Para Surfing Championship in LA. After getting a kidney and pancreas transplant, Sarah traded hospital beds for surfboards, proving life’s second acts can be as powerful as the perfect barrel. As reported by Central Coast Community News, she snagged fourth place while inspiring a whole community. 'After receiving my life-saving organs, my life has been incredible,' Sarah shared. 'I am able to enjoy watching my children grow up and spend so many more precious days with my amazing husband.' That’s the kind of grit that makes you want to paddle out tomorrow, no matter what.
But the stoke doesn’t stop there. The 2025 Surf Park Awards just wrapped up, celebrating the wave wizards making surfing more accessible and sustainable than ever. From O2 Surftown MUC’s eco-friendly designs to Lost Shore Surf Resort’s innovative tech, these winners are proving you don’t need an ocean to chase the dream. Atlantic Park and Wavegarden led the charge for inclusivity and leadership, showing how surf parks can democratize the sport. You can catch the full list of winners over at Surf Park Central. Whether you’re a surfer hunting for perfect curls or a photographer lensing the next big thing, these stories remind us why we’re all hooked on the sea—because it’s about more than just waves. It’s about heart, innovation, and riding the tide of life.