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JMMF in the Press
David and RL Peters receive Jimmy Miller Foundation 2025 Legacy Award
Kevin Cody | August 16, 2025 The Jimmy Miller Foundation 2025 Legacy Award, presented last month at the foundation’s annual gala, was shaped in the
The Benefiesta Recap Video & The John Detemple’s “Aquatic Echoes”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R0LHPu4X50&t=1s What a magical night for the the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation. Twenty years ago, family and close friends united to honor the life of
The ocean healing legacy of Jimmy Miller
Elka Worner | July 9, 2025 “I can’t see my therapist every morning. But I can see the ocean. The ocean is my therapist.” —
9th Annual Beach Day Offers Surf, Art Experiences for Students
Jun 11, 2025 10:31PM ● By Mb News Staff It was the “best day ever” for students who participated in the JMMF & JKLivin Beach
A Tribute to Greg Browning
With heavy hearts, the Jimmy Miller Foundation announces the passing of our dear friend and esteemed member, Greg Browning. Greg was a beacon of light
April Updates
APRIL IS STRESS AWARENESS MONTH! Brianna’s dropping some major wisdom on stress relief this week, check it out below! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6C6O6s-wVs4 STAY CALM ALL MONTH LONG
Ocean Therapy Articles
JMMF featured in Psychology Today: Surf Therapy for PTSD Recovery
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Surf Therapy for PTSD Recovery Surfing offers healing through exposure, belonging, and awe. Updated January 13, 2026 | By Jaimie Lusk, Psy.D., | Reviewed
JMMF Featured in Fleet Reserve Association Today
By Elise M. Howard Photo: A Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation volunteer instructs veterans during an ocean therapy session. JMMF hosts at least three military ocean
Surf Therapy in the time of Covid
I sat looking at thirteen faces on the screen, aglow and all eager to go to the beach and participate in a Surf Therapy session.
International Surf Therapy Symposium
By Cash Lambert Surfing feels good. No secret there. Coming out of the water feeling better is a pretty universal reaction. But in recent years,
Ocean Therapy improves attitudes towards self identity for Youth
Last summer, 74 youth participated in a unique Ocean Therapy research study to better understand the benefits of participation in our unique program. In terms
CEO Annual Report
CEO 2025 Annual Report
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CEO Corner – 20 Years of JMMF
2025 marks 20 years that the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation (JMMF) has been conducting Ocean Therapy. Let’s be honest…20 years is a long time for
CEO 2024 Annual Report
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CEO Corner & Jimmy Surf Fiesta Signups
Labor Day traditionally puts a stamp on summer. For JMMF, it marks the end of our busiest portion of the year but not the end
CEO 2023 Annual Report
As surfers, we rely on peaks and troughs to do what we love. For some of us, the bigger the peaks (and corresponding troughs), the
Nancy's Notes
Seize the Day
Seize the Day: Part One On a sunny September Friday, Jeff texted from the lifeguard stand where he was finishing up his required hours to
Full Circles
When I sat down to write this April blog, where I usually talk about Jimmy’s birthday on April 28th, or share other momentous events that
Just Checking In
“On social media, Elmo – yes, the red fuzzy Sesame Street character – posed a question to his followers, with nothing but good intent. “Elmo
Reframing Thanksgiving
If you could freeze one perfect moment in time, when and what would you choose? Quick…..Close your eyes and just see what comes into your
Celebrate July
As the country gets ready to celebrate the 4th of July, our little corner of the world prepares for all the craziness, family and friend-time
Tis the Season!
Ho! Ho! Ho! Home. One thing Jimmy sure loved was Christmas Eve. From the nights in Coronado, where the local doctor donned a Santa Suit
Kevin's Corner
Be Grateful & Fulfilled
Name 5 things you are grateful for right now, I will wait… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. How did that feel? What did your body
There is no happily ever after, just happily here and now…
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller Where are your