Event Set for May 29 at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest
April 20, 2010 (Lake Forest, CA) – Today etnies announced the Sheckler Foundation’s first Skate for a Cause event, benefiting the Make-a-Wish Foundation, will be held on May 29 at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Skate for a Cause will include a demo, three best trick contests and a skateboard carnival village with games and activities.
The total prize purse for the best trick contests is $10,000, with $3,000 for the best trick on tranny, $3,000 on the park’s centerpieces and $4,000 on the stairs, rails and hubbas. Confirmed list of skaters for the best trick contests:
Brandon Biebel
Chris Cole
Colin McKay
Danny Way
Devine Calloway
Eric Koston
Fabrizio Santos
Greg Lutzka
Joey Brezinski
Jose Rojo
Kurtis Colamonico
Kyle Leeper
Mike Mo Capaldi
Mikey Taylor
Pat Duffy
Paul Rodriguez
PJ Ladd
Rob Dyrdek
Ryan Sheckler
Scott DeCenzo
Sean Malto
Tony Tave
Torey Pudwill
Tyler Bledsoe
Zered Bassett
While the best trick contests are happening, the following brands and foundations will have activities to check out in the skateboard carnival village:
Archie’s Ice Cream
ARF
Boneheads
EagleRider
etnies
Independent Truck Company
Kicker
Make-a-Wish
Mission Skincare
Nixon
Power Balance
Plan B Skateboards
Red Bull
Sheckler Foundation
Kids for Wish Kids
The Wasserman Foundation has also partnered with Skate for a Cause by providing resources to benefit Make-a-Wish.
For additional info on Skate for a Cause stay tuned to etnies.com and shecklerfoundation.org.
About etnies:
Established in 1986, etnies is the first skateboarder-owned and operated global action sports footwear and apparel company. etnies not only pushed the envelope by creating the first pro model skate shoe, but it pioneered technological advances and changed the face of skateboard footwear forever.
Today etnies’ vision, led by owner and skateboarder Pierre-Andre Senizergues, is to remain the leading action sports company committed to creating innovative products that provide the most style, comfort and protection possible. etnies stays true to its roots by sponsoring a world class team of skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, moto x and BMX riders and continues its dedication by giving back to each of these communities. For additional information, visit etnies.com.
About The Sheckler Foundation:
The Sheckler Foundation was founded as an avenue for Ryan Sheckler, his family, friends and business associates to give back to the community and industry that they are so grateful for. It is his ultimate desire to contribute to the many causes that directly benefit and enrich the lives of children.
It is also his desire to support and fund programs that help injured action sports athletes. To achieve these goals, Ryan will use his influence to raise capital. The money raised will be used to fund medical research that focuses on curing childhood disease, spinal cord injuries and enrichment programs for children in underprivileged communities.
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