Archive for the ‘Tony Hawk Foundation’
Tony Hawk helps build escape for kids
On Saturday, Tony Hawk walked on water. Actually, he skated on water. The legendary skateboarder and nine-time X Games gold medalist took over the Wynn Las Vegas pool Saturday afternoon, covering the pool area with flooring, erecting a massive vertical ramp and welcoming guests to his foundation’s Stand Up for Skateparks fundraiser, held for the [...]
Tony Hawk Foundation Las Vegas Benefit a Success
LAS VEGAS–Residents of Las Vegas will see an improved public skatepark in their neighborhood, thanks to the success of the inaugural Tony Hawk: RIDE Presents Stand Up For Skateparks benefit at the Wynn Las Vegas. The foundation’s signature benefit event surpassed expectations by raising over $630,000 to help the Tony Hawk Foundation pursue its mission [...]
Young people may help design skateboard park in Marlboro
MARLBORO — Young people in Marlboro may one day have a place to practice their ollies and other skateboarding tricks as municipal officials have applied for a Tony Hawk Foundation Skatepark Grant. A group of about 40 youths have formed the MSP, which stands for Marlboro Skate Park, with the help of the Marlboro Recreation [...]
Rancid to play Stand Up For Skateparks benefit
Rancid has announced plans to play a benefit on Saturday, November the 7th in Las Vegas for the Tony Hawk Foundation. The Stand Up For Skateparks event, sponsored by Hawk’s new Tony Hawk: RIDE video game, takes place at the Wynn Las Vegas resort and is limited to 1000 guests Hawk’s foundation aims to build [...]
