Tyre Nichols Skatepark Grand Opening Celebration – Sacramento, CA – The Skatepark Project

In the wake of Tyre Nichols’ murder earlier this year, community has come together in record-time to do great things in his name. His local Sacramento skatepark is being rebuilt with his designs and named in his honor.

Because of Tyre’s infectious energy and impact, his community will have an amazing space to skate for decades to come. Thanks to Grassroots Law Project, Tyre Nichols Foundation, Tyre’s close friends and family, City of Sacramento, Council member Lisa Kaplan’s office, Vans, CA Skateparks and everyone who helped make his dream park a reality!

To learn more about the Tyre Nichols Memorial Fund to support this park and another in Memphis, TN being built in his honor click HERE.

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Warm Springs Skatepark, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, OR – The Skatepark Project

The Warm Springs Skatepark, located in the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, OR is a true example of the power of community efforts to rebuild the only skatepark in the Warm Springs area.

The existing park on the reservation was unsafe and inadequate for the community and in such disrepair that local kids had been hitchhiking to the nearest skatepark, which was miles away and outside of the reservation. With new elements added to the cherished skate spot, the refurbished park will provide indigenous youth with a safe space to be active and build community around the sport of skateboarding.

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The DEEP REST TOUR Video – DC Shoes

THE DEEP REST TOUR is the natural continuity of John’s mission to shine a light on suicide and mental health awareness within the skate community, started in 2021 with his documentary This Too Shall Pass.

In it, John opens up about his own mental health struggles and experiencing suicidal thoughts. John talks about how he uses meditation, breathing, and skateboarding to help deal with depression.

In spring 2023, John is coming to Europe with DCSHOES European riders to meet with the skate community in France, Spain and, the U.K to share his own experience and give tools and tips to help manage mental health.
Thank’s to all the skateshops for your welcome, and people for your good vibes.

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Ryan Sheckler’s 11th Annual Skate for a Cause (2023)

Last week, the Sheckler Foundation and Ryan Sheckler celebrated the 11th annual Skate for a Cause on Go Skateboarding Day. Raising over $30K, there were 2 fun ways to participate in the family friendly fundraising event. Skaters, family, friends and sponsors were encouraged to create a team to raise funds and awareness of the Sheckler Foundation and programs that better lives through skateboarding.

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TSP Fellowship Program First In-Person Cohort Meetup in San Diego, CA!

In January 2022, TSP hosted the Fellowship Program cohort for their first program retreat in San Diego, CA. The advocacy training and project design program aims to build more knowledgeable, diverse, and equipped skatepark advocates, designers, and programmers and has already helped our first group of 12 fellows make a positive impact in the social skate space.

The trip allowed the fellows to connect in person and see firsthand what it takes to create and maintain quality community skate spaces. Listen in to learn more about the program, the fellows, and their skatepark advocacy journey to date!

Learn more about the TSP Fellowship Program HERE.

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SKATE FOR A CAUSE 2023 (GO SKATEBOARDING DAY) – Ryan Sheckler

The Sheckler Foundation is excited to announce its next Skate for a Cause, this coming Go Skateboarding Day, June 21, 2023. This year they are offering our community 2 fun ways to participate in their family friendly fundraising event. Skaters, family, friends and sponsors are encouraged to create a team to raise funds and awareness of the Sheckler Foundation and their programs that better lives through skateboarding.

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SPoT x Boards for Bros | Peru 2023 Trip

A couple of the guys at SPoT hopped in the van, then a plane, another plane, another van.. and headed on down to Peru to link up with The Ollie Plan and the Concrete Jungle Foundation for a total of four distributions. The crew spent half the trip in Lima and then took a bus ride up to Trujillo to wrap it all up. Here’s a look back thanks to Jason Malle.

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