Hi Friends!
For July’s Happy Helmets, we were fortunate enough to make our donation early and partake in some of the 2022 “Go Skate Day” activities. For those of you unfamiliar with Go Skate Day - it’s every year on the summer solstice (June 21st), it’s a great way to just get outside and celebrate with your local skate community. It only seemed fitting to have none other than the iconic Pro-tec be our, very generous, donor for the big day!
This year Pushing Ahead (our July HH recipients) held a community skate session that was open to all ages and abilities for Go Skate Day. The session was packed with kids that were absolutely crushing it. Some kids were just learning and others were working on dialing in tricks, but every single kid had a huge smile on their face. It was truly inspiring to see such an inclusive environment that was fueled by passion.
Go Skate Day with Pushing Ahead
Speaking of passion, we were able to team up with The Rose Club for their late afternoon Go Skate Day event… talk about some ladies with passion. These women were absolutely ripping. The Rose Club is a female focused skate/snow group based in UT that welcomes anyone and everyone of all abilities. If you haven’t already check them out, they’re doing incredible things within the community: https://the-rose-club.com/
An ollie contest with The Rose Club on Go Skate Day
Happy Helmets:
We’re thrilled to have Pro-Tec’s support in Happy Helmets, they’re the OGs of protective gear.
“From empty concrete pools in Southern California to the epic runs of the Colorado Rockies, Action Sports participants have always found a way to adapt and push forward; a mindset Pro-Tec engineers embrace while aggressively pursuing new innovative designs. So whether you’re a backcountry powder-hound, a handrail destroyer, or an everyday resort cruiser just learning to shred, Pro-Tec’s extensive line of helmets caters to any rider who wants the classic Pro-Tec look with proven protection.
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 are ecstatic that we were able to donate the ProTec helmets Pushing Ahead, a local UT nonprofit focused on empowerment through skateboarding.
Their Mission:
“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/
Go Skate Day with Pushing Ahead
Roxy Highlight:
As Roxy continues to lead the charge in quality swimwear for bodies of all shapes and sizes, they recently released a “find your perfect fit guide” on their site. This isn’t just any size guide, this encourages women to “cover it, flaunt it, own it, you decide” in order to feel the most confident in swimwear. Not only do they help you find the perfect fit for both top and bottoms, they will help you find a color/ print from the massive array of cute suits Roxy makes!
Check it out HERE!
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