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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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What will happen to the West LA Courthouse Skate Spot?

The site of the world famous West LA Courthouse skate spot is being redeveloped. Local advocates like Save Court House, the LA Conservancy and CSEF are working with The Skatepark Project, local council and neighbors to replicate and honor the history and impact of the space in a new, nearby site. Follow them to get involved. Watch the full video and see how you can help!

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