Happy Helmets | Anon X Chill Foundation
Thank YOU to everyone that helped to spread the word and/or donated to our Giving Tuesday efforts! We had an amazing outcome and couldn’t be more thrilled to give the gift of brain health to those in recovery - thanks to you.
We hope that everyone is enjoying the winter season thus far! Tis the season to get back on the mountain, and that might mean it’s time to start looking for a new helmet. If you ever have any questions about helmets please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via IG or email.
Thank YOU to everyone that helped to spread the word and/or donated to our Giving Tuesday efforts! We had an amazing outcome and couldn’t be more thrilled to give the gift of brain health to those in recovery - thanks to you.
We hope that everyone is enjoying the winter season thus far! Tis the season to get back on the mountain, and that might mean it’s time to start looking for a new helmet. If you ever have any questions about helmets please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via IG or email.
Big Thanks To Anon
December’s Happy Helmets is made possible by none other than the icon, Anon!! Anon is Burton’s optic and helmet brand and has been leading the way in snow helmet technology since 2001. They have low profile, lightweight, stylish helmets all with the most innovative technology. These beautiful, top notch helmets will be donated to those in need at the Chill Foundation! Chill is an incredible, international nonprofit that was founded by Jake and Donna Carpenter (founders of Burton Snowboards) in 1995 with the goal of inspiring youth through boardsports.
About Anon:
Anon has been an icon for helmets in snowsports since the early 2000s. As mentioned before they are the industry’s leader in helmet technology. Their most recent innovation is WaveCel:
“WaveCel® behaves like a network of hundreds of interconnected shock absorbers connecting your head and the outer shell of the helmet. WaveCel helps distribute the impact energy through its network of cells, reduces impact forces like the crumple zone of a car, and then helps divert rotational forces by flexing and gliding to help redirect energy away from the head.” Each WaveCel helmet is designed to fit closer to the head, providing a snug, comfortable fit. Check out their WaveCel helmets, here!
Another recent innovation from Anon is their Endura: “Endura® shell construction features an injection-molded ABS exterior for long-lasting durability and ding-resistant strength”
Anon also has helmets lines with the following options:
MIPS Line - “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”
Plus multiple other options to ensure you get the helmet that best fits your needs!
Our December Helmet Recipients: The Chill Foundation
“Chill was founded in 1995 by Jake and Donna Carpenter, the founders of Burton Snowboards. Chill has served more than 25,000 young people since the program began, working with approximately 3,000 youth annually. We work with social service agencies, mental health agencies, foster care programs, juvenile justice programs, and schools in local communities to select youth participants. Everything is provided to the youth at no cost.
We focus on the resiliency of our participants to help them reach their full potential and see that there is a path out of their current circumstances. Their current situation doesn't have to define them or determine their path in life; Chill helps them to realize alternatives beyond the struggles they face.
Since inception in 1995, Chill is proud to offer programs in 24 cities, in 10 countries throughout the world. Participants range in age from 10-18 years old.
The Chill program embodies the latest Positive Youth Development (PYD) best practices to ensure participating youth build resiliency through targeted lesions and challenging physical activities.”
See how you can get involved and help Chill, here!
Chill Foundation Locations:
Happy Helmets | Sweet Protection X SOS Outreach
Tis the season to cozy up with some tea next to the fire! If you’re like us, you’re enjoying the crisp mornings, shorter days and are (very impatiently) counting down the days until your local resort opens. To help those in need to gear up for winter, we’re thrilled to announce that our November Happy Helmets is made possible by Sweet Protection!! Sweet Protection is a remarkable company that not only makes helmets for just about any sport, they also make eyewear, technical pads and apparel - all while ensuring they have a low environmental impact! We’ve decided to give these top of the line helmets to SOS Outreach!! SOS is a CO based nonprofit that focuses on giving every child an opportunity to thrive, starting with the outdoors!
Giving Tuesday is at the end of the month, we’re overjoyed to show you what we’ve been working on so keep your eyes peeled!
We’re in disbelief that we continue to see such strong support for not only Happy Helmets but Save A Brain as a while. We can never say it enough - Thank YOU, without YOU none of this would be possible.
Tis the season to cozy up with some tea next to the fire! If you’re like us, you’re enjoying the crisp mornings, shorter days and are (very impatiently) counting down the days until your local resort opens. To help those in need to gear up for winter, we’re thrilled to announce that our November Happy Helmets is made possible by Sweet Protection! Sweet Protection is a remarkable company that not only makes helmets for just about any sport, they also make eyewear, technical pads and apparel - all while ensuring they have a low environmental impact! We’ve decided to give these top of the line helmets to SOS Outreach!! SOS is a CO based nonprofit that focuses on giving every child an opportunity to thrive, starting with the outdoors!
Giving Tuesday is at the end of the month, we’re overjoyed to show you what we’ve been working on so keep your eyes peeled!
We’re in disbelief that we continue to see such strong support for not only Happy Helmets but Save A Brain as a while. We can never say it enough - Thank YOU, without YOU none of this would be possible.
Big Thanks To Sweet Protection
“The year is 1988. Skateboarding is still prohibited, and the Sweet mantra was just manifested on a school paper. The Sweet Protection story started in Trysil, a mountain village in Østerdalen, Norway, when a group of keen river kayakers were missing the proper protection to push even harder at their sport.” Their start is one of the most unique and interesting in the outdoor industry. Read more HERE
Sweet Protection has an immensely admiral mission: “Create superior protection inspiring people to push their boundaries.”
Sweet also has made it a priority to make as little impact on the environment as possible while not sacrificing safety or durability. They also ensure that their factory workers have a secure and just place to work! Offering equal pay for men and women, no child labour, lunch breaks,no exceeding no normal work hours, and much more making it an amazing place to work. Take a peek at Sweet’s environmental efforts HERE!
Our November Helmet Recipients
“When we humbly began more than 25 years ago, we took 15 kids from the big city of Denver to the fresh air of Vail Mountain to snowboard for the first time. Those kids left that day forever inspired by the transformative power of the outdoors.
Over two decades later, we’ve grown SOS Outreach into a national nonprofit spanning from the Cascades to the Sierras to the Rockies to the Midwestern hills—serving more than 4,000 youth each year across 15 locations in 9 states, and offering year-round programming at several of our sites.
Our life-changing programs combine outdoor exploration, positive adult mentorship, leadership skills and community service to help youth discover joy, feel included, overcome challenges, improve their mental health, and become strong leaders.”
SOS has impacted an abundance of both youth and their adult mentors in the outdoor community! To see how you can get involved click HERE
ROXY Spotlight:
Need some stylish and quality gear for this upcoming season? ROXY just dropped their winter line! It’s got something for all girls and women of every shape and size! Check it out HERE.
Roxy also has an awesome blog for everything story, snow and surf related. Stay up to date on their events, get trick tips, learn how to surf and see what their team is up to!
Happy Helmets | Troy Lee Designs X Rep MX
We’re ecstatic to announce that October’s Happy Helmets was made possible by none other than Troy Lee Designs! Troy Lee Designs generously donated an array of awesome and extremely comfortable helmets that will be gifted to REP MX, a UT based non-profit.
Why do ghosts like to ride elevators? It raises their spirits.
You gotta love a good joke!
Welcome to spooky season everyone.
Going back to raising spirits, though we may not be ghosts in an elevator, we’re ecstatic to announce that October’s Happy Helmets was made possible by none other than Troy Lee Designs! Troy Lee Designs generously donated an array of awesome and extremely comfortable helmets that will be gifted to REP MX, a UT based non-profit.
Before we dive into October’s Happy Helmets we wanted to say thank YOU to everyone that shared, liked, bid and won the silent action. We wouldn’t be here without the support, none of it goes unnoticed and we have nothing but gratitude for you. <3
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to cook up some exciting things so keep your eyes peeled in the months to come!
Big Thanks To Troy Lee Designs
This year Troy Lee Designs is celebrating their 40th anniversary! Congrats!! TLD is huge within the biking and moto community and has a stacked athlete roster. On September 20th their athlete Vali Holl was crowned the 2021 UCI World Cup Overall Champion!!
They offer a full range of bike equipment for riders of all types. Men, women, kids designed to be comfortable and offer superior protection and look on the track and trail.
What began as a hobby of a motocross racing teenager named Troy Lee, painting helmets in his parents garage for his friends, has grown to become recognized as the premier custom helmet paint shop in the world. Troy Lee Designs supplies motocross and mountain bike gear to the world's fastest racers.
“WE ARE DRIVEN BY CREATIVE HORSEPOWER, AN INTENSE COMPETITIVE SPIRIT WITH A LOVE FOR RIDING AND RACING. WE HAVE A DEEP PASSION FOR INNOVATION, SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE WHILE ALWAYS EXCEEDING ARTISTIC BOUNDARIES. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE REVOLUTIONARY SPEED EQUIPMENT FOR THE WORLDS FASTEST RACERS AND ENTHUSIASTS WHILE ENSURING THAT EVERY PRODUCT REFLECTS THE TLD SIGNATURE. OUR INTENSE PASSION FOR THE LIFESTYLE WE LEAD ON AND OFF THE TRACK WILL ALWAYS DEFINE WHAT WE CREATE AND WHY WE CREATE IT. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS PASSION WITH US.”
Check out Troy Lee Designs, HERE!
Our September Helmet Recipients
Rep MX is a motocross program that offers a range of classes to get you on a dirtbike or improve your skills - from starter to advanced as well as private classes! While you’re building these skills you’re also learning about yourself in the process!
“Learn to ride with confidence and not fear, riding dirt bikes isn’t all about how gutsy you can be, how high you can jump and how many injuries you can brag to the next person about. Riding dirt bikes is about learning self discipline, controlling your emotions, using the tools on the bike to control the bike properly so you can ride with courage and confidence.”
Click HERE to learn more about Moto RX!
SAVE A BRAIN X ROXY PARTNERSHIP
Hey Friends!
The team over here at Save A Brain has been working hard to keep a secret that we’re overjoyed to finally share with you! We have officially gained our first sponsorship partner - ROXY!! The road has been a long and windy one with obstacles and Roxy has been nothing but supportive and encouraging on the journey thus far.
Hey Friends!
The team over here at Save A Brain has been working hard to keep a secret that we’re overjoyed to finally share with you! We have officially gained our first sponsorship partner - ROXY!! The road has been a long and windy one with obstacles and Roxy has been nothing but supportive and encouraging on the journey thus far.
We’re beyond excited to see what we can accomplish together and still can’t believe it’s real!
Roxy is an all women’s’ action sport brand that has been encouraging and supporting other women to #MakeWaveMoveMountains since 1990! Not only are they an all women’s brand paving the way for the future but they have large sustainability efforts! They ensure that at least one entire line per season is eco friendly, using recycled materials to do their part in protecting Mother Earth! Check out the eco-friendly surf collection, HERE!
This past summer they created “Roxy Surf Diaries” an Instagram TV series that is a beginners guide to surfing. This series covers everything from which board to learn on to how to ride bigger waves! Check out episode 1!
One of their biggest surf athletes, Stephanie Gilmore holds 7 world surfing champion titles! She just finished within the top 5 in the most recent World Surfing Champions! Congrats Stephanie!
Check out her journey to the WLS finals HERE.
