StraightFromTheHip

The Tony Hawk Foundation (THF) seeks to foster lasting improvements in society, with an emphasis on supporting and empowering youth. Through special events, grants, and technical assistance, the Foundation supports recreational programs with a focus on the creation of public skateboard parks in low-income communities. The Foundation favors programs that clearly demonstrate that funds received will produce tangible, ongoing, positive results. Check out the link to their site below:

http://tonyhawkfoundation.org/

“Skateboarding Safety”

Check out this interesting article about skateboarding safety on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website:

http://www.orthoinfo.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=373&topcategory=Children