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Matt McMullan | Remembered Forever – Flip Skateboards

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Matt McMullan was both a team rider and very close friend. Matt seemed like he had everything, but like too many others, life’s growing pains and struggles were overwhelming him. Suffering in silence and despite family and friends who cared dearly for him, we lost Matt, February 4th 2006. None of us saw it coming.

Matt designed a Flip Peace sign logo which we have decided to bring to life to commemorate his memory as well as a reminder to all of us to watch out for friends in trouble and to personally seek help when life get’s tough.

These decks are hand screened in a very limited drop. Sold online at The Palomino Club and in person at Supreme London. All proceeds go to the Ben Raemers Foundation towards suicide prevention.

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Ben Raemers’ Tragic Death Sparked a Mental Health Movement | Skating and Talking – VICE

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In May 2019, the skateboarding industry was left devastated by the news that British pro skater Ben Raemers had died by suicide at the age of 28. Ben’s approach to skateboarding – with his unique blend of transition and street skating – meant that he was one of a small number of British skaters to gain an international reputation over the past decade.

In this film, friends and family reflect on Ben’s rise to US sponsorship, and the struggles that came later as his mental health deteriorated. His tragic death sparked a mental health reckoning within the skate community, with other pro-skaters now questioning their assumptions about mental health and sharing stories of their own.

The Ben Raemers Foundation was founded in an attempt to end the stigma that prevents skaters from discussing mental health issues and to provide much-needed education about suicide prevention.

You can find out more about The Ben Raemers Foundation and donate HERE.

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