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Liquid Therapy: Most Impactful Outdoor Company nominee
Liquid Therapy, established in 2011, is determined to make the mental health advantages of coastal experiences accessible to all.
Nestled in Ballyshannon, this charitable organisation is committed to fostering an environment where young individuals can reap the therapeutic and physical rewards of surfing and ocean activities, regardless of their challenges.
At the end of 2021, Liquid Therapy became a registered charity and as they welcomed in 2022 they opened the first Inclusive Surf Centre in the country, at Rossnowlagh Beach. A Drop in the Ocean (ADITO), the mental health program that they created in response to the global pandemic, became prescribable to young people who had experienced trauma in Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Monaghan and Cavan.
In 2022, they worked with Vision Sports Ireland and the Irish Wheelchair Association to widen the scope of their accessibility.
This year they hosted BLUESURFEST, a three-day festival that celebrates inclusion in sport. The three-day event included live music, film premieres, book signings, inclusive and adaptive surfing events and an educational seminar. The festival engaged with over 900 participants from all over Ireland and Europe.
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