Splash Out, a unique event offering surf experiences to young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, has received a helping hand from Tenby Round Table.

Pictured is Round Tabler Nick Joseph presenting Splash Out organiser Angelo Fecci with a cheque for £350 to be used to purchase a new set of hi-vis rash vests.

The funds were raised after a number of Round Table members took part in the Tenby Boxing Day swim in a bid to raise funds for local good causes.

“We are extremely grateful to the Round Table for choosing Splash Out as the recipient of their donations,” said Angelo. “Splash Out is a unique event, staffed and managed entirely by volunteers and is free of charge to the participants, with all costs being covered by local sponsorship and donations.”

Splash Out’s popularity has exploded over recent years, with early signs showing that the 2016 event will be the busiest yet. The event gives young people with ASD the opportunity to partake in activities such as swimming, board paddling and wave riding under the watchful eye of volunteer Surf Buddies.

The concept of Autism Surf Camps is not new and research has shown that they enable children to be more self-confident, feel calmer and generally have a positive impact on lives of those to partake.

Splash Out is actively seeing new sponsors to help fund the running costs of the event as well as enable them to expand and offer this unique opportunity to more children from across Wales.

For more information on how you can become a Splash Out sponsor, please contact the team on [email protected]

Registration is now open for Splash Out 2016 taking place on Tenby South Beach, June 12. To register your child, please visit the website www.tenbyslsc.wix.com/splashout