Happy Helmets | Anon x The Chill Foundation
Hey Friends!
We’re honored to be partnering with both Anon & The Chill Foundation again for the second month in a row!
All donations, up to $200K before December 31, 2023, will be matched by Chill partners Rally 2 Give and BOA – so your gift will have double the impact!!!
The Chill Foundation was founded in 1995 by Jake & Donna Carpenter, with a mission of “Chill inspires young people through boardsports and builds a more equitable outdoor community.” Not just snowboarding - surfing, skateboarding and SUPing are all a piece of Chill.
They have strong core values of honesty, equity, progression and fun! These have allowed the two to build a foundation that “has served more than 30,000 young people since the program began, working with more than 2,000 youth annually. We partner with social service agencies, mental health agencies, foster care programs, juvenile justice programs, and schools in local communities to engage youth participants. All gear and services necessary to enjoy boardsports are provided to the youth at no cost.
Our programs recognize the inherent strength and potential present in each of our participants. Through boardsports, we teach new skills, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love for boardsports.”
Chill has many locations worldwide! They’re always in need of volunteers for their program mentors, additionally opportunities may arise for help with marketing and/or development and events in select cities globally. We also welcome volunteer support from professional photographers or videographers who can support us with specific marketing needs.
Anon has a vast array of helmet styles with different technologies to choose from, all of which are lightweight as well as low profile.
Anon’s most recent and very impressive technology is WaveCel®
“WaveCel® behaves like a network of hundreds of interconnected shock absorbers connecting your head and the outer shell of the helmet. WaveCel is built to Flex, crumple and glide upon impact.” Read more & check out their WaveCel helmets, here!
Another recent innovation from Anon is their Endura® Shell:
“Endura® shell construction features an injection-molded ABS exterior for long-lasting durability and ding-resistant strength”
Anon also has helmets with the following options:
MIPS - “Multidirectional Impact Protection System (MIPS) is a revolutionary technology that mimics the brain's own protection system with a low friction layer that lets the helmet slide relative to the head”
Standard EPS Line - “In-mold shell construction fuses a lightweight polycarbonate shell with an EPS liner for sleek comfort and a low profile fit”
Boa Fit System Options- “360° BOA® Fit System integrates a fit dial directly into the helmet and provides for micro adjustments in a complete halo around the wearer's head”
Happy Helmets | Anon x The Chill Foundation
Hey Save A Brain Friends & Family!
What a better way to celebrate the start of the winter season than to team up with Anon & The Chill Foundation to bring you this month’s Happy Helmets!
We’re awestruck at Anon’s support of Happy Helmets throughout the years.
Anon has a vast array of helmet styles with different technologies to choose from, all of which are lightweight as well as low profile.
Anon’s most recent and very impressive technology is WaveCel®
“WaveCel® behaves like a network of hundreds of interconnected shock absorbers connecting your head and the outer shell of the helmet. WaveCel is built to Flex, crumple and glide upon impact.” Read more & check out their WaveCel helmets, here!
Another recent innovation from Anon is their Endura® Shell:
“Endura® shell construction features an injection-molded ABS exterior for long-lasting durability and ding-resistant strength”
Anon also has helmets with the following options:
MIPS - “Multidirectional Impact Protection System (MIPS) is a revolutionary technology that mimics the brain's own protection system with a low friction layer that lets the helmet slide relative to the head”
Standard EPS Line - “In-mold shell construction fuses a lightweight polycarbonate shell with an EPS liner for sleek comfort and a low profile fit”
Boa Fit System Options- “360° BOA® Fit System integrates a fit dial directly into the helmet and provides for micro adjustments in a complete halo around the wearer's head”
The Chill Foundation was founded in 1995 by Jake & Donna Carpenter, with a mission of “Chill inspires young people through boardsports and builds a more equitable outdoor community.” Not just snowboarding - surfing, skateboarding and SUPing are all a piece of Chill.
They have strong core values of honesty, equity, progression and fun! These have allowed the two to build a foundation that “has served more than 30,000 young people since the program began, working with more than 2,000 youth annually. We partner with social service agencies, mental health agencies, foster care programs, juvenile justice programs, and schools in local communities to engage youth participants. All gear and services necessary to enjoy boardsports are provided to the youth at no cost.
Our programs recognize the inherent strength and potential present in each of our participants. Through boardsports, we teach new skills, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love for boardsports.”
Chill has many locations worldwide! They’re always in need of volunteers for their program mentors, additionally opportunities may arise for help with marketing and/or development and events in select cities globally. We also welcome volunteer support from professional photographers or videographers who can support us with specific marketing needs.
Happy Helmets | Retrospec x Mobility Matters Foundation
Hey friends!
For September’s Happy Helmets we have a new helmet donor, Retrospec as well as a new recipient Mobility Matters Foundation!
Retrospec is an awesome company that was established in 2009. Rectropec’s goal is to make nature second nature for everyone. What does that mean exactly?
“The outside is for everyone, but not everyone feels comfortable outside. So we set out to make everyone feel at home in the open air through the use of expertly designed, durably crafted, accessibly priced gear. We believe that all people, regardless of background or experience, should enjoy the life-affirming, eye-opening beauty of the outside world. We encourage a more active lifestyle and make being outdoors fun and inviting for people of any age, ability, or skill level. “
Retrospec has helmets for multiple sports such as biking and snow - all of their helmets have a fully formed ABS shell or PC shell as well as EPS lining to keep your noggin safe. Not only do they make helmets,they make just about anything you can think of that would get you into nature - bikes, kayaks, skateboards, paddleboards, googles, ect.
Do yourself a favor and check em’ out!
We have also teamed up with a new organization to be the recipients of September’s Happy Helmets, Mobility Matters Foundation
Mobility Matters Foundation’s mission is to “increase accessibility and acquisition by enhancing the quality of life in individuals within their home and community by providing durable medical equipment, through education, providing resources, and advocacy.”
They are most known for hosting their annual Bike Day.
Annual Bike Day
“We are passionate about equal accessibility and mobility for ALL individuals. We host Bike Day, which is an annual event that provides an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to test and get fitted by trained professionals for an adaptive bike. These items are not covered by insurance companies and we assist families with raising money to cover the cost. Furthermore, we understand that there are individuals and families who have limited budgets. From our experience, many of these individuals are not receiving necessary services related to accessibility and mobility due to these barriers. We do this because we know by executing our mission, we can make a difference in the overall quality of life for individuals with disabilities.” - Mobility Matters Foundation
If you’re as inspired as we were by them, you will be happy to know that this year’s bike day is September 16th!! To get involved you can make a monetary donation or simply volunteer your time. A typical durable medical equipment cost is anywhere from $3,000-$30,000, so anything helps to get an individual assistance in purchasing a device.
Happy Helmets | Pro-Tec x Pushing Ahead | August
Hi there!
This month we are going for a three-peat with two of our closest Happy Helmets partners: Pro-Tec & Pushing Ahead!
“Founded in 1973, Pro-Tec is the original skateboard protective gear brand, featuring the market’s most recognizable style of helmets. Pro-Tec designs are often imitated but never truly duplicated; that's because no other action sports brand has 40-years of heritage producing the most stylish and technologically advanced protective gear.”
Today Pro-Tec delivers the very best in modern protective equipment with a broad range of impact technology for a variety of sports. No matter your sport, no matter your style, Pro-Tec has a helmet for you. Educate yourself on how Pro-Tec is doing more than just keeping you safe; it’s pushing you forward.
We wanted to personally say CONGRATS Pro-Tec on sweeping the X-Games skateboard vert podium in the men’s division! That is no easy feat. For the most up to date Pro-Tec news, follow them on Instagram.
If you missed last month’s offer, it’s not too late! Pro-Tec is generously offering 25% (or more) off of all “Old School” helmets for summer! Get over to their site and claim yours!
Pushing Ahead continues to be a strong partner not only for Happy Helmets but within the UT skating community. Click the link below or visit their Instagram to see what they’re up to.
“Pushing Through Pushing Ahead is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and charity organization dedicated to empowering youth through skateboarding. By providing a nurturing and safe environment, we teach the skills that encourage youth to become confident individuals and build strong communities.”
Through our connections with Salt Lake City’s Youth organizations, we bring skateboarding to groups who might not otherwise have access to it. We provide skateboards and space for youth to learn new skills, express themselves, and meet new friends.”
They’re doing incredible work within the skate community and making skateboarding accessible to all! Check them out, to see how you can get involved! https://www.pushingahead.org/