Roxy Davis Foundation

Roxy Davis Foundation Passion with purpose leads to Possibility for People. Creating a movement.

The ocean is medicine.Surf therapy delivers measurable change: physical, psychological and emotional well-being, social ...
31/05/2026

The ocean is medicine.
Surf therapy delivers measurable change: physical, psychological and emotional well-being, social connection and confidence for participants living with ASD, cerebral palsy, spinal injuries, Down syndrome, depression, anxiety and amputations.
This is evidence-based health promotion, delivered in one of the most powerful therapeutic environments on earth….OUR OCEAN.
💙 SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being 📷:

Volunteer Call-Out | 6 June 2026. To our dedicated volunteers please to join us for our Indoor Water Conference and Phys...
25/05/2026

Volunteer Call-Out | 6 June 2026. To our dedicated volunteers please to join us for our Indoor Water Conference and Physical Activity Session on Saturday, 6 June 2026, running from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 66 Joe Marks Blvd, Retreat, Cape Town.

This day brings together the water, physical activity and the power of inclusive practice all under one roof.

Volunteers are the backbone of everything we do. Every hour you give translates directly into access, and opportunity for persons with disabilities.

📋 Register via the link in our bio or visit https://roxydavisfoundation.org/event/6-june-indoor-water-conference-and-physical-acitivty-session/

📍 66 Joe Marks Blvd, Retreat, Cape Town
🗓️ Saturday, 6 June 2026 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

This weekend our athletes and volunteers completed the .w.r.a.g Surf Responder and Ocean Safety Summit the first BWRAG s...
18/05/2026

This weekend our athletes and volunteers completed the .w.r.a.g Surf Responder and Ocean Safety Summit the first BWRAG summit ever held on African soil, presented by . The two-day training was led by world-renowned lead instructors Greg Long, Jon Hoover and Kaipo Kelley. Here are a few highlights of what the team learnt:

Ocean Risk Management: identifying and mitigating risk using specific decision-making frameworks

Spot Analysis breaking down a surf break to identify hazards and build a strategic safety plan

Emergency Action Planning creating robust safety plans for any surf break, anywhere in the world

CPR/AED high-performance techniques designed specifically for ocean and beach rescue situations

Mindful Breathing and Apnea Training breath-holding theory, physiology and mental composure training for critical underwater situations

First Aid and Medical Interventions bleeding control, spinal injury extrication and joint immobilization

Water Rescue surfboard rescue, C-spine extrication from ocean to beach and in-water communication

Safety Equipment essential gear including inflatable vests, locating beacons and first aid kits

Graduates leave certified through the Health and Safety Institute with a BWRAG Certificate of Completion. We are so proud of our team ~ prepared, equipped and ready. We are grateful for the partnership of through our braking barriers programme that makes these life changing opportunities possible!

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Guided by evidence-based practice and aligned with global goals like Good Health & Wellbeing, Reduced Inequalities and Q...
14/05/2026

Guided by evidence-based practice and aligned with global goals like Good Health & Wellbeing, Reduced Inequalities and Quality Education, we use Surf Therapy to support mental health, physical wellbeing and social belonging for persons with disabilities in South Africa 🩵🇿🇦

Changing lives one wave at a time. In the 2025–2026 programme year we supported participants across 50 documented disabi...
13/05/2026

Changing lives one wave at a time. In the 2025–2026 programme year we supported participants across 50 documented disability categories, delivered 57 events, 730 surf lessons and 4,523 hours of training, with 100 percent of participants persons living with disabilities by design. This is what inclusive, evidence-based ocean access looks like in practice 🇿🇦

What if a day at the beach could change a lifetime? Through structured surf therapy clinics, inclusive beach days, para ...
11/05/2026

What if a day at the beach could change a lifetime? Through structured surf therapy clinics, inclusive beach days, para surf events and ongoing volunteer training, we create spaces where the ocean becomes a place of freedom, not limitation.

Your support helps us provide transport to the beach, warm meals, equipment, coaching, research and training that directly impact participants and their families, while advancing key Sustainable Development Goals like Reduced Inequalities and Good Health & Wellbeing.

If you would like to help us keep changing lives through the ocean, you can donate, or sponsor a surf therapy session ~ every contribution make the world of difference 🩵

The Roxy Davis Foundation stands on seven key pillars, each contributing to a more inclusive, empowered and resilient co...
28/04/2026

The Roxy Davis Foundation stands on seven key pillars, each contributing to a more inclusive, empowered and resilient community through ocean-based initiatives.

Mentorship & Leadership focuses on developing individuals who can positively influence their communities and drive meaningful social change. This pillar provides structured mentoring, guidance, and leadership training aimed at building confidence, responsibility, and purpose among participants.

Through mentorship, individuals receive personal support and direction to navigate challenges, set goals and develop essential life and professional skills. Leadership training complements this by equipping participants with tools to manage teams, facilitate programmes, and advocate for inclusion both within and beyond their local communities.
The initiative is designed to nurture future leaders who reflect the Foundation’s values of empathy, inclusion and resilience. By fostering a supportive environment, the Roxy Davis Foundation ensures that every participant not only benefits personally but also contributes to a cycle of mentorship and empowerment that strengthens the wider community.

27/04/2026

We asked our community to share one word about their experience. This is what came back.
Each word holds a story and together, they remind us why access to the ocean matters and how powerful it can be when people are truly seen, supported, and included.
Thank you to every person, family, volunteer, and partner who shapes this space. The ripple continues.

Thank you NIGHTWING for your support 🙌🏽
27/04/2026

Thank you NIGHTWING for your support 🙌🏽

what an incredible exposure opportunity for our surf participants who were able to take part in a new sport! The day in...
26/04/2026

what an incredible exposure opportunity for our surf participants who were able to take part in a new sport! The day included immersive swimming and paddling on all forms of water craft while enjoying an ocean space.
This session was part of our ‘bridge’ philosophy – providing the opportunity for exposure, experience, education and empowerment.

Thank you to the waterfront canal challenge for including us, for your ongoing commitment to our programmes and the amazing team at for you support 🙌🏽 Thank you for believing in our vision to create more inclusive spaces, making opportunities like this possible and to continue breaking barriers!

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66 Beach Road
Muizenberg
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