About Us
LRO is the story of the able-bodied and disabled coming together to motivate each other with the inspirational message of achievement in the face of extreme adversity. A message which has been heard around the world, delivered by Ambassadors supporting these efforts.
Our Organization's Mission
Life Rolls On is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to be a grassroots resource that provides hope and is an advocate on behalf of young people whose lives have been affected by spinal cord injury (SCI).
Life Rolls On Instilling in people that life with SCI does indeed roll on.
Our Programs
Areas of Focus
1. They Will Surf Again - Adaptive surfing program for those with spinal cord injury and a life changing volunteer experience for all. Tell Me More
2. Spinal Cord Injury Research - A portion of funds raised by Life Rolls On go directly towards research aimed at finding a cure to spinal cord injury and SCI related conditions. Tell Me More
3. Motivation and Awareness - Shifting paradigms in the general public, and amongst the disabled, that life with a spinal cord injury, does indeed "Roll On." A message of overcoming obstacles in the face of extreme adversity. Motivate Me
Through your generous financial support and volunteer efforts, we will be able to assist many more organizations and impact the lives of hundreds of thousands.
Leadership Profile
-Executive Director: Kris Nakamura
Program Director/COO: Seth Rosenzweig
-LRO Ambassadors:
Aaron Baker
Chris Bailey
Jesse Billauer
Bobby DuCharme
Xavier Horan
Patrick Ivison
Ricky James
Tara Llanes
Jeremy McGhee
Corey Towne
Briana Walker
Board of Directors
Jesse Billauer
Josh Billauer - Chairman of the Board
John Dunay
Ross Garrett
Matt McClain
Morgan Spurlock
Bob Yant
Richard Yelland
Board of Advisors
Dick Baker
Action Sports Industry Consultant
President, Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA)
David R. Olan, Esq.
Founder & President, Olan Law Corporation
Dr. Suzy Kim
Dr. Robert Watkins, Jr.
Major Supporters and Sponsors
Previous Celebrity Participation & Contributions
Kelly Slater - Seven-Time World Surfing Champion
Rob Machado - Pipeline Master, Member of LRO Board of Directors
Ziggy Marley
Incubus
Coldplay
Paris Hilton
Jason Mraz
Tim Curran
Morgan Spurlock
Sal Masekela
Minnie Driver
Phil Knight - Chairman, Nike
Jeffrey Donovan - Touching Evil
The White Buffalo
The Offspring
TSOL
Matt Costa
bFoundation
The Red West
The Southland
Slightly Stoopid
Kate Earl
David Schwimmer
Goldie Hawn - Oscar award winning actress (Co-Chair 1999)
Kurt Russell - Co-Chair 1999
Marcus Allen - Heisman Trophy Winner, NFL Rookie of the Year 1982 and NFL Player of the Year 1985. NFL Hall of Fame
Angie Everhart - Chairman 2000
Ben Harper
Jack Johnson
Tom Sizemore
Judd Nelson
David Chokachi - Baywatch
Willie Gault - NFL
Jose Canseco - MLB
Amy Smart - Film (Butterfly Effect, Starsky & Hutch, Varsity Blues, etc.)
Lucius Allen - NBA
James Hyde - Pro Skateboarder. Guiness World Record Holder
Lori Heuring - Runaway Jury, Anger Management, Mulholland Dr.
Alisa Reyes - Passions, American Family, Six Feet Under, ER
Andrew dan Jumbo - While You Were Out
Lance Zeno - NFL
Clare Kramer - Skulls 3, Rules of Attraction, Bring It On
Gary Graham - Alien Nation, Multiple Television shows
Tommy Fields
Derrick Doba - Producer
Deborah Zoe - Actress, The Guiding Light, Road Trip
Christy Leonard - 2001 Miss Hawaii USA
Don Burgess - Oscar Award winning cinematographer: Forrest Gump, Contact, Spiderman
Steve Sampson - Former U.S. National Team (Soccer) Coach
Bruce Arena - Former U.S. National Team (Soccer) Coach
Alexi Lalas - U.S. National Team/Los Angeles Galaxy General Manager
Greg Vanney - U.S. National Soccer Team
Cobi Jones - U.S. National Soccer Team
Marcelo Balboa - Former U.S. National Soccer Team Member
Mark Grudzielanek - Former Los Angeles Dodger
Los Angeles Laker Girls
