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.
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.
Help Build Tyre Nichols Memorial Skateparks – The Skatepark Project
Following the murder of Tyre Nichols, hundreds of requests were received to honor Tyre’s life and legacy by creating a skatepark in his name. Please visit TyreSkateparkMemorial.com to learn more about the Tyre Nichols Memorial Skatepark Fund and to show your support!
How Skate-Aid Built a Skate Community in Syria – Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Skateboards is fortunate enough to partner up with Skate-Aid. An organization that brings the fun and excitement of skateboarding to kids around the globe. In this short film you see the incredible transformation of a war struck city that was introduced to skateboarding.
Learn More About Skate-Aid HERE.
Skatepark Stories with Matt Pasini – The Skatepark Project
Check out The Skatepark Project’s most recent Skatepark Stories with Matt Pasini sharing their experiences learning to skate and finding community and a sense of belonging at a #skatepark.
EVAN BREDER – NUGG OF THE WEEK
Evan Breder’s line from the Grind for Life Contest at St. Petersburg Skatepark for this Nugg of the Week. Submit your NOTW by #SkateNugg on Instagram or emailing us at skatenugg732@gmail.com for your chance to be the next!
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Skatepark Stories with Mitchie Brusco – The Skatepark Project
Michie Bursco gives you the rundown for The Skatepark Project.
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.
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.
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.