08/29/2026
The Cocoa Beach Womanโs Club showed there is no off-season when it comes to volunteering. Several of our members took part in a late summer Special Olympics Surfing Competition held at Alan Shepard Park on August 22, 2026. Competitors from across Florida gathered to showcase their surfing skills in a supportive, inclusive environment. Volunteers helped with event setup, athlete check-in, staging, meal distribution, and award presentations. Our Special Olympics Representative made sure to block off the meal distribution opportunity especially for the Cocoa Beach Womanโs Club because it gives us a chance to interact with the Special Olympic athletes and listen to their amazing stories. Members participating in this year's Special Olympics were President Bernadette Hanson, Celeste Van Eyck, Pam Johnson, Julia George and Julie Kabboord (not shown).