In April of this year, Hawaiian icon Sunny Garcia was taken to an Intensive Care Unit in Oregon after a reported suicide attempt. He was in critical condition when taken to the hospital, and in May, Garcia’s loved ones set up a GoFundMe page to help support his family during his recovery. Surfers all over the world contributed to the fundraiser and have continued to show their support on Instagram for the 2000 World Champ.

After a few months of silence from Garcia’s camp, friends and family have recently posted an update on the World Champ’s recovery on the GoFunMe page:

“A long over due update on Sunny. We are taking one day at a time and celebrating each little triumph. Sunny is a warrior and fighting everyday to get better and stronger. He has said a few words and is now in therapy daily- physical, speech and occupational. The family thanks you for your continued support for Sunny as he continues to heal. It’s going to be a marathon not a sprint but we work every day to make sure he is surrounded with love, laughter and ohana.”

Photo Credit: Garcia Family via GoFundMe

If you’d like to donate money to help continue to support Sunny and his family through this difficult time, click here to visit their GoFundMe page.

If you or a friend is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-237-TALK (8255).