Skateboards for Sioux Kids – 2023

Once again, we will be taking skateboards to the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe of Pine Ridge, South Dakota! In Summer of ’21 we were able to bring dozens of boards there thanks to people like you!

The Sioux have managed to build a skate park with the help of some professional skateboarders and some corporate sponsorship. However, poverty is so pervasive there is little money for skateboards, pads, and helmets. Reservation is home to over 45,000 members; over half of this population is under the age of 18; over 80% are unemployed; over half are below the poverty level; and the reservation has the lowest life expectancy of any region in the United States. Dealing with epidemics of alcoholism, drug addiction, and depression effect the entire community.

Kids there are in desperate need of something to do. Quality skateboards, pads and helmets cost money they simply don’t have. I've heard people say "Skateboarding saves lives!". I used to think that was an exaggeration. Having been to Pine RIdge, I now beleive that!

We are hoping to take some boards there from Philly in September. Perhaps you can help out!

Peace - Charlie