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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 first time in Las Vegas. The 7-year-old Tony Hawk Foundation raises money to build skateparks…

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 to bring free, quality public skateparks to low-income areas across the country. Tony Hawk’s personal…

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 Department. The young people are learning what it will take to develop and bring a…

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 free public skateparks in low-income communities. Along with Rancid’s performance the event will feature a…