Organizers of the annual Sheckler Foundation Skate For A Cause event at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest on Saturday, May 14, 2011 say they haven’t counted all the money yet, but they’re expecting to have raised well over $77,000 for Autism Speaks including $15,000 in prize money donated by the winners of four different skateboarding contests of skill and daring.
Steve Caballero started the day off by winning $3,000 in the Ball Park SkaterCross. Chris Cole earned $4,000 for the CCS best trick on tranny and Pat Duffy collected a giant $4,000 check for best trick on the Red Bull tech center. Ryan Decenzo won $4,000 for the best trick on the Power Balance stairs, rails and hubba section.
Click here for some Rob Brink photos or follow the jump for the official word from etnies.SKATEBOARDERS RAISED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR AUTISM SPEAKS AT SECOND ANNUAL SKATE FOR A CAUSE, PRESENTED BY ETNIES
Contest Winners Steve Caballero, Chris Cole, Ryan Decenzo and Pat Duffy Donated Winnings
May 14, 2011 (Lake Forest, CA) – Today the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest was packed with fans watching some of the best skateboarders in the world compete at the second annual Sheckler Foundation SKATE FOR A CAUSE event, that raised thousands of dollars for Autism Speaks. More than one thousand people gathered to watch the skateboarding contests and enjoy the skateboard carnival village with games and activities.
The total prize purse for all four contests was $15,000, and all the winners donated their winnings to charity. Steve Caballero started the day off by winning $3,000 in the Ball Park SkaterCross. Chris Cole earned $4,000 for the CCS best trick on tranny and Pat Duffy collected a giant $4,000 check for best trick on the Red Bull tech center. Ryan Decenzo won $4,000 for the best trick on the Power Balance stairs, rails and hubba section.
The legendary Steve Caballero flew through the SkaterCross course.
Chris Cole landed a lot more than just this kickflip indy to win the best trick in the tranny section.
Pat Duffy dominated the Euro Gap on the Red Bull Tech Center.
Ryan Decenzo’s nollie to bluntslide is just one of the reasons he took best trick on the stairs, rails and hubba section.
Last year the first-annual SKATE FOR A CAUSE raised $77,000, and while the final amount of money raised this year is still being counted, this year’s event is sure to have raised much more than last year. Sheckler Foundation’s SKATE FOR A CAUSE, presented by etnies, would like to thank all the sponsors that made the event possible! These generous sponsors were: ARF, Autism Speaks, Ball Park Franks, CCS, Direct Edge Media, DonateGames, Independent Trucks, Lemonade 4 Autism, Mission Products, Nixon, NMRA/NMCA, Plan B, Power Balance, Red Bull, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, Spin Master, The Sheckler Foundation, The Wasserman Foundation, Versa Traction and Wahoo’s Fish Taco.
For additional info on SKATE FOR A CAUSE check out etnies.com and shecklerfoundation.org.
About etnies:
Established in 1986, etnies is the first skateboarder-owned and operated global action sports footwear and apparel company. etnies not only pushed the envelope by creating the first pro model skate shoe, but it pioneered technological advances and changed the face of skateboard footwear forever. Today, etnies’ vision, led by owner and skateboarder Pierre-André Senizergues, is to remain the leading action sports company committed to creating innovative products that provide the most style, comfort and protection possible. etnies stays true to its roots by sponsoring world class skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, moto x, BMX and auto teams and continues its dedication by giving back to each of these communities. For additional information, visit etnies.com.
About The Sheckler Foundation:
The Sheckler Foundation was founded as an avenue for Ryan Sheckler, his family, friends and business associates to give back to the community and industry that they are so grateful for. It is his ultimate desire to contribute to the many causes that directly benefit and enrich the lives of children. It is also his desire to support and fund programs that help injured action sports athletes. To achieve these goals, Ryan will use his influence to raise capital. The money raised will be used to fund medical research that focuses on curing childhood disease, spinal cord injuries and enrichment programs for children in underprivileged communities.
