Hi, I’m someone who deeply believes in skateboarding as a tool to connect people, build confidence, and teach life skills. We’re building a 2.5 ft mini bowl on my land on Magnetic Island — not for profit, but as a free space for kids, youth, and travelers to gather, express themselves, and grow through skating.

I’ve worked hard to build my own dream here, and now I want to create a space where others can build theirs. Skateboarding taught me about openess, acceptance, problem solving, dedication, patience, goal setting, creativity, and resilience — and I believe these values can truly help heal the world.

This ramp will host:

Free workshops for local kids and adults

Hangouts and skill-sharing sessions

Events and open skate days

A unique space for travellers, artists and the community to connect

The space will be completely free to use.

What We Need:

Here’s a breakdown of our costs:

Concrete: $7,950 (originally budgeted $4,000 but more expensive on the island)

Coping: $1,350

Excavator: $250 (labour services donated - thank you!)

Welding: (labour services donated - thank you!)

Steel: $1,200

Building materials: $950 (originally budgeted $400 but more expensive on the island)

Pipe for drainage: $500 (originally budgeted $200 but more expensive on the island)

Labour and genius behind the project: $4,000

Tools donated: Thank you!

Delivery included.

Total: $16,200

I'm personally contributing $12,200.

I'm asking for your help to raise the remaining $4,000.

How You Can Help:

If you believe in youth empowerment, creative spaces, or just love what skateboarding brings to the world — we’d be so grateful for your support. Every dollar brings us closer to creating a space that will welcome and support kids, visitors, and locals alike. If you live on the island, speak with Kim about how you can help and be part of this project.

Thank you for being part of this dream. <3