APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 2, 2025
At SYB, we are deeply committed to giving back and honoring those making a meaningful impact in their communities. Through our nonprofit, SYBeInspired, we channel this mission in several ways, with a strong focus on supporting healthcare professionals, especially those impacted by caregiver burnout. Since launching in 2018, we’ve hosted a Cancer Warriors Retreat (read more here), organized a Nicaragua Aid Fundraiser (read more here), sponsored numerous healthcare workers on community-building trips (read here (page 19) and here), and provided essential food and supplies to local families in San Juan Del Sur (watch here).
Every year, we offer trip spots to individuals who can benefit from a transformative, human-to-human connection experience. In 2025, we’re excited to fully sponsor several healthcare workers on an all-expenses-paid journey to Nicaragua.
Why healthcare? Physical and mental well-being has been at the heart of SurfYogaBeer since day one. Many of our team members and community have deep roots in healthcare, and we recognize the mental health challenges posed by today’s loneliness epidemic—especially for those living in large cities. As an industry profoundly affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, SYB is committed to supporting those who represent the foundation of our shared values.
If you’ve joined us on a trip, you know the magic that happens—friendship through fitness games, bonding over surf wipeouts, and, of course, long nights filled with deep conversations (and dancing) with a bit of liquid courage. In recent years, a new challenge has emerged: the loneliness epidemic. Despite being more connected than ever, many of us feel unseen and alone in the day-to-day.
At SYB, our trips have always been about building relationships and real friendships. We say our trips change lives because of the incredible people you meet and the connections you make, even more than the waterfalls, beaches, or historic sites we visit—though jumping off a waterfall with a new friend is pretty unforgettable!
We’re here for you. Join us, change your life, and see just how much more there is out there.
Applications and nominations for sponsored trips can be submitted through our website during open application periods. We provide a straightforward form for applicants to share their story and explain why an SYB adventure would benefit them. Nominations are also welcome from colleagues, friends, or family members.
SYBeInspired is supported through donations from individuals, fundraising events, and partnerships with organizations that share our mission of supporting healthcare professionals. We also set aside a portion of proceeds from SurfYogaBeer events to help fund these programs.
You can donate directly to SYB Inspired Foundation Inc through our website. Contributions of any amount help us sponsor trips for deserving healthcare professionals and expand our impact.
Yes, SYBeInspired is a registered nonprofit organization, so donations are tax-deductible in the U.S. After donating, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a receipt for tax purposes.
Our selection committee reviews all applications and nominations based on criteria such as demonstrated need, potential benefit from a restorative experience, and commitment to caregiving. Selected recipients are notified by email and provided with all necessary trip details.
You can donate by reaching out directly to dude@surfyogabeer.com and we can set up accepted form of donation and receipt for tax purposes.
We welcome involvement beyond monetary support! Volunteers, advocates, and corporate sponsors help us reach more caregivers and expand our programs. If you’re interested, reach out to us through our website to learn about volunteer and partnership opportunities. Please reach out to dude@surfyogabeer.com
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