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.
Free Skateboards at Rolling Loud – DGK
DGK takes over Rolling Loud to give away skateboards and check the show.
MICHAEL MARTINEZ Grant – Presented by Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)
With support from good friends at Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and Wasatch Adaptive Sports, Ryan Sheckler had the opportunity to connect with Michael Martinez and gift him a Mountain Trike to allow him to continue to purse his lifelong love of Mountain Biking after surviving a stroke in 2021. Thank you CAF and Wasatch Adaptive Sports for making this happen!
HIGH FIVES GRANT – Presented by etnies and MURF
With the help from Ryan’s friends at etnies and MURF Electric Bikes, the Sheckler Foundation and Sandlot Times had the chance to grant the High Fives Foundation with a $5K grant.
Skatepark Stories with John Gardner
Nothing better than your favorite place with your favorite people. On this episode of Skatepark Stories we are stoked to go along the ride with John Gardner at his local park.
Skatepark Stories with Jordyn Barratt – The Skatepark Project
Jordyn Barratt shares how a skatepark being built in her town is the reason why she started skating. Jordyn shares how public skateparks can provide opportunities for kids to practice on the same obstacles the pros are skating in contests from the X Games to the Olympics, and how everyone regardless of age, gender or race are always welcome!
Creating The Nike SB x Ebay Tribute Dunk Box (Sold for $40,000!!!) – KEEN
A 20 year story in the making, Nike SB and ebay paid tribute to the patriarch of Nike Skateboarding, Sandy Bodecker, with the launch of 10 Charity Dunk Lows benefitting the Bodecker Foundation. Each Special edition box came complete with 1 pair of the Tribute Dunk, an homage to the original Charity Dunk, 1 pair of the 2022 release eBay Dunk, a commemorative saw, and commemorative plaque.
Plus, YOU CAN SKATE THE BOX! Each of these super custom/commemorative skateable shoe boxes were auctioned off on eBay with 100% of the proceeds going towards the Bodecker Foundation, which fund a variety of programs aimed to empower creative youth to imagine and achieve their artistic, educational, and professional dreams.
Through the auction of these boxes, they were able to raise a total of $355,000!
Skatepark Stories With Jimmy Wilkins – The Skatepark Project
Check out TSP Ambassador Jimmy Wilkins in as he shares his favorite thing about skating and why he believes skateparks are important places for youth and the community.
PUSH FOR TYRE NICHOLS – iDabble VM
DGK, THE BERRICS & PAWNSHOP came together to show support for Tyre Nichols with this push for tyre that happened on 02.04.2023. Our condolences go out to his family; if you want to donate to Tyre’s family click HERE.
SANDLOT TIMES x WOODWARD TOUR – “ROAD TO TAHOE” – Ep. 5
It’s time to hit the road and take the groms on their first adventure on the road! Be careful feeding them sugar for breakfast! On the way to Tahoe, Ryan Sheckler & crew stretched their legs in Sacramento to dropp by to skate and hang with friends in over at Project Lifelong. Project Lifelong were 2019 recipients of a $10K grant on the Sheckler Foundation’s Skate For A Cause Tour.
Freedom NJ 5th Annual Jam [Recap] – ALLIKNOWISGOON
Freedom NJ turned 5 years old in November. Here’s a recap video of the “Cash for Tricks” jam, filmed by John Lewinski, Tyler Ajamian and Sebastian Mora. Check out and donate HERE to help grow our skate community in New Jersey.
Dan Mancina /// NWABA – adidas Skateboarding
adidas had the honor to team up with the North West Association for Blind Athletes to throw a unique skateboarding experience for the kids, teaching the fundamentals of skateboarding to the visually impared, hosted by Dan Manica in Portland. Speacial thanks to Dan Mancina, Dennis Busenitz, Silas Baxter-Neal, John Perez and Sam Narvaez for help with teaching and Real Skateboards and Protec for providing the gear.