One Last Wave Project - Dan Fischer

This is a story worth sharing. Dan Fischer turned to surfing as a healing aid after the devastating loss of his father and his best friend. On Jan 4th 2022 he created a TiKTok post where he opened up an invitation for people who are struggling with a loss and asked them to share some of their story with him. In turn Dan etched the names of the loved ones into his surfboard as a way to memorialize them in the place he deeply loves, the ocean. 

The Ocean has amazing healing powers. It's why when a surfer passes that many will have a paddleout ceremony to honor them. The One Last Wave Project does that and more, for every name has a story. And every surfboard that gets etched with a name provides that opportunity for a little more healing and little more shared happiness. 

Below are a few videos where Dan shares his story and information on how you can submit a loved ones name and contribute. If you know of someone that might want to participate please share this post with them or get them connected to Dan at One Last Wave Project.

Surfer's 'one last wave' helps grieving families

AP Archive

How to submit your loved one

Please be mindful that there are many individuals trying to submit their loved ones so limit the number you submit to one or two. 

1) FIRST and LAST name only or simply a nickname they went by. Try to keep it short. This will make it easier to find them on the board and allow us to fit all the names on.

2) Share a brief story about them if you choose but not necessary.

3) Send to info@onelastwaveproject.com 

You can also DM through one of our social channels (instagram, twitter, tiktok) if you would prefer to connect that way but please don't submit in both places.

Note: I read every submission and respond personally so it may take just a moment to get back to you but I promise I will.

'One Last Wave Project' helps people cope with loss

PIX11 News

A man has found a way to help people who have lost their loved ones find peace through his love for the ocean.

Help Out - Contribute

We always welcome the help to grow the project. Please send us an e-mail if you feel you have some expertise to offer.

Financial contributions are NOT necessary to put your loved ones on your board. However, many reached out wanting to support the the project in their loved one's honor and so if that is helpful and healing to you, below are two ways you can contribute.

GoFundMe Page: OneLastWaveProject

Paypal Account: info@onelastwaveproject.com

Much love, Dan

You can also visit the One Last Wave Project website to stay up to speed on this project.

When Someone You Love Dies,There Is No Such Thing as Moving On | Kelley Lynn | TEDxAdelphiUniversity

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Her proudest accomplishment continues to be when she was blocked on Twitter by President Donald Trump. Lynn has a B.F.A. in Theatre from Adelphi University, where she went on to teach courses in acting and stand-up comedy for the past 16 years. You can see more of her work at ripthelifeiknew.com. Stand-up comedian, actor and writer Kelley Lynn has performed in the same lineups with Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan and Elayne Boosler. Lynn is probably best known for her comedy videos on YouTube; her most recent video, “I’ve McFallen,” has been viewed over 50 million times worldwide. She’s also known for her scathingly funny TV reviews of shows like “The Bachelor” and “Dancing with the Stars.” The latter show’s host, Tom Bergeron, tweeted that Lynn was “witty and wonderfully snarky.” Lynn is also a regular presenter at the “Soaring Spirits International” annual events called “Camp Widow,” a three-day conference held in the U.S. and Canada for widowed men and women. She is currently writing her first book, My Husband Is Not a Rainbow: The Brutally Awful, Hilarious Truth About Life, Love, Grief, and Loss, with a tentative release date of winter 2017. Her proudest accomplishment continues to be when she was blocked on Twitter by President Donald Trump. Lynn has a B.F.A. in Theatre from Adelphi University, where she went on to teach courses in acting and stand-up comedy for the past 16 years. You can see more of her work at ripthelifeiknew.com. Follow Kelley at @kelleyiskelley