This is Homegrown DXB, hosted by Omar Butti, the show taking you inside the lives of the people changing yours, right here in Dubai.

Our guest today has built a beach safety and rescue program that some have described as Dubai's answer to Baywatch. If you frequent Kite Beach here in the Dubai you've probably seen the army of children in red laying claim to that shoreline. But Pirate Surf Rescue is far more than that. Candy Fanucci founded Pirate Surf Rescue UAE in 2010 with only five students, but the organization has grown to number in the thousands. From daring rescues to life lessons, Pirates Surf seeks to not just teach tangible skills, but to influence the outlook of a generation. The beachside business has been so successful it has moved beyond our shores and is currently expanding into Saudi Arabia. Since arriving in Dubai in the year 2000, Candy has been an advocate for the power of an active lifestyle and Pirates Surf is the manifestation of her vision to give children and families alike access to health and happiness