In that moment on the beach in Cronulla, Blake brought our community together. By showing vulnerability he captivated the imagination of thousands across the globe, proving we are all capable of extraordinary achievements – if we believe in ourselves.

Blake is passionate about mental health and wants to ensure the youth of today can not only conquer the challenges that lie ahead but thrive in life. Blake has developed a program named SWELLBEING which will empower youth with practical skills they can use in their everyday lives to ensure they can become the best versions of themselves. The funds raised from Blake’s World Record surf and this event will enable him to launch the SWELLBEING program and impact the lives of countless young Australians.

“Through the darkest moments, the pain and discomfort of doing the hardest thing I’ve ever done, it was the energy from crowd radiating from the beach that helped me to push through.

You showed the world how awesome our community is by coming together for an important cause, something bigger than me and you, making everyone there feel connected. It was something special. You were all apart of it. Thankyou.”