Blake Schlotthayer, 8, stands up and rides towards shore with the help of Chris Marquez Saturday, Sept. 17, during the Hang Ten for Autism surf event at the Siesta Key Public Beach.
Aiden Seymour, 4 ½, talks with his surf guide, Dan Runyo, before taking another wave during the Hang Ten for Autism surf event Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Siesta Key Public Beach.
Harrison Troyan, 4 ½, has a good time riding in towards shore during the Hang Ten for Autism surf event Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Siesta Key Public Beach.
Caiden Woodward, 4, smiles big prior to having his surf guide, Mark Weeks, send him off to ride a wave during the Hang Ten for Autism surf event Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Siesta Key Public Beach.
Candice Woodworth and Melina Simunovic were two of the 112 volunteers that came out to help with Hang Ten for Autism Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Siesta Key Public Beach.
There were 80 children with special needs along with their families as well as 112 volunteers that came out for Hang Ten for Autism Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Siesta Key Public Beach.