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Twice a week, he and a couple of friends extend their free offer to the most unlikely surfers they can find. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The energy that they had made you feel like you could do exactly what he was saying,&#8221; surfing student Quest Douglass said. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They gave me a confidence that I haven&#8217;t had since I was in my 30s,&#8221; said Manny Fernandez, another student.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is a confidence that often lasts a lot longer than the ride.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think when you overcome things that you never thought was possible, you start thinking, &#8216;OK, what&#8217;s next?'&#8221; Wiggins reflected.<\/p>\n<p>So far, Wiggins and his team have helped about 100 people ride that wave of inspiration.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Especially at a time when I&#8217;m struggling financially,&#8221; said Wiggins, who added that he does it for free because it provides him &#8220;the feeling of giving.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s all thanks to that mysterious voice in his head that told him to tackle his addiction by sharing his passion.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available.\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncpgambling.org\/help-treatment\/about-the-national-problem-gambling-helpline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>The National Problem Gambling Helpline<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0offers free, confidential support 24\/7. 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