Burrow, the 2015 Activ ambassador, was on hand to share his surfing knowledge at Trigg beach for a two-hour lesson in conjunction with Surfing WA and encouraged the participants to challenge themselves.
The former second-ranked surfer in the world said the Activ Foundation helped make a positive difference in the lives of many people living with a disability.
"Im a proud West Australian and Im stoked to be on board as the Activ ambassador in this year's City to Surf," Burrow said.
"The surf school was a great chance to meet some of the people who are helped by Activ each and every day."
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READ NOWActiv chief executive Tony Vis said the organisation was focusing on the dreams of its clients and how through community support they would be able to achieve them.
"It's fantastic that Taj has committed to creating such a fantastic and memorable opportunity, which Im sure many of the people will remember for the rest of their lives," Mr Vis said.
"For many of our clients involved in the surf school, meeting Taj is a dream come true and we are truly grateful to him for giving them this opportunity."