Lowcountry Forever – Warrior Surf Foundation – October 25, 2026

LOWCOUNTRY FOREVER – October 25, 2026
GUEST: Clayton Merritt, Executive Director, Warrior Surf Foundation
ISSUE: Veterans
The Warrior Surf Foundation is a non-profit organization which addresses post-service transition challenges such as PTSD, moral injury, survivor’s guilt, and TBI through surf therapy, yoga, wellness sessions, and community. Founded in 2015, Clayton Merritt was a one-time volunteer who ascended through the organization and is now the Executive Director. Merritt shared details on the Foundation’s free 12-week program which about 1,000 veterans have completed, each at a cost of about $3,000. The Warrior Surf Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year is the upcoming Tides of Hope Cocktail Dinner on Friday, November 20th. Merritt provided details on the event including how to purchase tickets and how the money raised from the dinner would be used to help area veterans.

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