San Diego non-profit serving the disabled community and their families
Team Quinn’s mission is to celebrate, encourage, support and share the richness and purpose that people with disabilities contribute to our human experience and our personal communities.
“There’s something about being in the ocean that connects people to one another, no matter how different we are. It constantly reminds me that I can push past my limits both mentally and physically.”
– Quinn Waitley
Meet Quinn
Inspired by Quinn Waitley and her passion and zest for experiencing life to the fullest, our team aims to provide adaptations, assistance, and support that allow people within the disabled community to create connections and try new things.
Quinn was born with cerebral palsy and is a quadriplegic, using a wheelchair to get around most places. She was introduced to sports at a young age and grew up playing adaptive basketball, rugby, and soccer. In 2013, Quinn fell in love with adaptive skating and surfing and the people she met along the way. Surrounded by positive, fearless and like-minded individuals, Quinn gained new perspective and confidence in living life with a disability. Quinn’s family embraced her love of surfing and came alongside her as “Team Quinn” to help support her in the water.
Currently, Quinn is on the US Adaptive Surf team and competes in their Assisted Prone division with the help of her father, David, who pushes her into waves. Together they are paving the way for other adaptive athletes to showcase their abilities and it is their goal to see Adaptive Surfing in the Olympics one day. It is Quinn’s mission to empower and advocate for the disabled community, and encourage others to discover and go after their passions in life.
