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He said despite the group receiving no formal funding, the generous support from the community and DSA volunteers ensured the continuation of events.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt can make things challenging, but we\u2019ve been really lucky with the generous support we\u2019ve received from the community over the whole time we\u2019ve been going.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe vast majority of our volunteers are locals, but there\u2019s a reasonable percentage that come from Geelong, Ballarat, Melbourne and Mornington.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Ansell thanked the volunteers and surfers for their efforts.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a real privilege to be able to share in that experience for people who can\u2019t easily get to the beach or the water themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
DSA Ocean Grove will now turn its attention to fundraising for new equipment over the off season, while also upgrading volunteer training.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
MORE than 240 Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) Ocean Grove volunteers took to the town\u2019s main beach on Sunday to guide surfers of all abilities through the water. For the past decade, the not-for-profit group has committed itself to hosting inclusive seaside events where people with a disability can experience the excitement of riding a wave. […]<\/p>\n