World famous surfer and local to the Santa Cruz community, Darryl “Flea” Virostko takes recovery to another level with his non-profit organization Fleahab. Started in 2010, Fleahab aims to “provide a sober living environment, created to integrate exercise and a healthy lifestyle into the recovery process for those afflicted with drug or alcohol addiction.”

This week, wounded service members came to Cowell Beach for a surfing trip they’ll never forget. Local businesses and volunteers made the week an awesome experience for the participants, allowing them a chance to relax and rehab at the same time.