Dominate the Dunes

In this adrenaline-filled yet touching episode, we meet Andy about the origins of "Dominate the Dunes," a nonprofit inspired by the "Wake the World" movement. Andy shares how a transformative experience taking a special needs child out on a boat motivated him and his wife to translate that joy into the off-road community. The organization mobilizes volunteers to take foster children, their siblings, and their foster parents on high-speed sand dune rides, providing everything from safety gear to meals to ensure a completely carefree "mini-vacation" for families who often face immense daily stress.

The conversation goes beyond the mechanics of buggies and sand; it focuses on the profound psychological impact of the event. Andy explains that many of these children have been let down by adults in the past, and this day serves as a reset, a chance to experience positive, demand-free interactions with trustworthy adults. Whether it is the freedom of launching down a 200-foot dune or simply seeing the ocean for the first time, the goal is to give these kids the "best day ever," allowing them to leave their burdens behind and focus entirely on the thrill of the moment.