Vans, the global leader in skateboarding for over 50 years and world-renowned, iconic Brazilian skater, Pedro Barros, celebrate Vans’ partnership with Skateistan, the award-winning international non-profit organization which empowers youth through skateboarding and education in Afghanistan, Cambodia, South Africa and supports other social skate projects around the world.
Olympic Skateboarders Speak Out in Support of Public Skateparks
Pro Skateboarders turned Olympians explain why it’s so critical to have a skatepark nearby. From exercise to social cohesion, learn the value of skateparks from some of the best skateboarders representing countries all over the world: Andy Anderson, Sky Brown, Heimana Reynolds, Alana Smith, Jagger Eaton, Pedro Quintas, Julia Brueckler, Axel Cruysberghs, Jaime Mateau, Melissa Williams, Madeleine Larcheron, Danny Leon, Poppy Star Olsen, Julia Benedetti, Dora Varello, Cory Juneau, Pedro Barros, Rune Glifberg, Keegan Palmer, Oski Rozenberg, Manny Santiago and Leticia Bufoni.
Cairo Foster “Hammerhead” Actions REALized
When REAL first asked Cairo Foster what he thought about doing a re-issue of his ‘Hammerhead’ graphic he suggested making it an Actions REALized with a portion of the proceeds going directly to The Ben Raemers Foundation to continue their work for suicide prevention and mental health advocacy in skateboarding and beyond.
We recently took a trip down memory lane with Cairo in Portland to learn more about the project and skate “The Courts”… Cairo hasn’t missed a step! Get a closer look at the boards and learn more HERE.
Vans Skateboarding x Skateistan: Where It Starts Part 2 | Skate | VANS
Vans, the global leader in skateboarding for over 50 years, celebrates Vans’ partnership with Skateistan, the award-winning international non-profit organization which empowers youth through skateboarding and education in Afghanistan, Cambodia, South Africa and supports other social skate projects around the world.
With this campaign, Vans reminds fans that skateboarding would not be where it is today without the strength of community. In a new video campaign titled“Where It Starts”, Vans and Skateistan zero in on what makes skateboarding so special—the streets, skateparks, backyard pools and communities that built skateboarding from the ground up. Fans will hear from skateboarding’s most talented stars including skateboarding legend, Vans ambassador and Skateistan board member, Tony Hawk, Vans skaters Lizzie Armanto, Pedro Barros, and Yann Horowitz.
Now through September, Vans will donate $10 USD from every pair of Vans Custom Skate Classics purchased from Vans on https://www.vans.com/customs from June 21 to August 30, 2021 – up to US$200k – to Tides Foundation in support of Skateistan. Consumers will be able to create their own unique pair of Vans Skate Classics and in doing so, can give back to an incredibly worthy cause in honor of Go Skateboarding Day. Share your custom designs and where skateboarding started for you by tagging @vansskate on social media today!
GoPro Cause: Grind For Life – Helping People with Cancer | Kindhumans
GoPro for A Cause and Kindhumans are proud to team up with Grind For Life to help share their story. This incredible organization started as a way to help financially support cancer patients and has now grown to include a Grind For Live skate contest series, which is an amateur contest and Olympic qualifier event.
The Give Back With Jereme Knibbs – The Boardr
Santa Cruz Pro Jereme Knibbs came back to his hometown in Tampa, Florida and hooked up the community with some gear from his sponsors. Check out our GoPro edit for the day.
8.28 x 31.83 HENRY GARTLAND ‘Lava Lamp’ PRODUCT CHALLENGE w/ ANDREW CANNON! | Santa Cruz Skateboards
In our hearts forever E Henry Gartland. Proceeds from this board will be donated to The Henry Gartland Foundation. Please visit thehenrygartlandfoundation.org for more information. Santa Cruz Skateboards puts Brand Manager Andrew Cannon to the test with three different challenges to find out how the Henry Gartland ‘Lava Lamp’ Pro Model Deck skates!
Skateistan Johannesburg: A Simple Path | Skate | VANS
Vans teams up with Skateistan to spread the love of skateboarding to Johannesburg.
Limited Edition Signed and Numbered Art Print of Tony Hawk by Paul Kobriger
See how this project all came together and the nostalgia around the original photo of Tony Hawk taken by J. Grant Brittain that inspired Paul Kobriger’s original piece over 30 years later. Only 500 of these signed and numbered limited edition 16” x 20” prints are available for purchase and all proceeds benefit The Skatepark Project so grab this autographed collector’s item while you still can HERE.
Vans Skateboarding x Skateistan: Lizzie Armanto | Skate | VANS
Vans, the global leader in skateboarding for over 50 years and world-renowned, iconic Finnish skater, Lizzie Armanto, celebrate Vans’ partnership with Skateistan, the award-winning international non-profit organization which empowers youth through skateboarding and education in Afghanistan, Cambodia, South Africa and supports other social skate projects around the world.
Summer Giveback 2021 – Atlas Skateboarding
A recap of the second annual Summer Giveback. Thanks to the hard work from volunteers, local non-profits, partnerships and donations from the community we were able to set up the youth from all over the Bay Area with fresh complete skateboards, new shoes and t-shirts. Being able to continually support our community is beyond rewarding and we deeply appreciate every one’s involvement from the bottom of our hearts. – Atlas
4th of July “A Capitol Fourth’ PBS Show Highlighting Tony Hawk & TSP
Pro Skater, Tony Hawk says his work with his foundation, The Skatepark Project, is the “proudest work” that he does. A Capitol Fourth will highlight exemplary Americans like Tony who give back to our communities through service. Tune in July 4th, 2021 at 8/7c. Only on PB