Founding AthletesTony Hawk NewsThe Tony Hawk Foundation 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. Stand Up For Skateparks – Dates Announced, Tickets On Sale! August 15th, 2011 Annual Tony Hawk Foundation benefits in Beverly Hills and Las Vegas sure to sell out—again. 8/12/11 (Vista, CA) Now in its eighth year, the Tony Hawk Foundation’s annual benefit has become a must-see event for families across April 19, 2011 August 24, 2010 Perry Farrell and company will perform at Tony Hawk Foundation fundraiser in Beverly Hills. 8/24/2010(San Diego, CA) - L.A. rock legends Jane’s Addiction will headline the musical program at Tony Hawk: SHRED Presents Stand Up For Skateparks, May 20, 2010 We made it through the first part of 2010 with a stronger resolve than ever. Even in our uncertain economy, we manage to continue providing for many needy communities and our efforts are gaining momentum. The credit goes to our dedicated staff and January 19, 2010 - Washington, DC Athletes for Hope’s multi-phased social media campaign Who Gives?”, designed to spark conversation and garner support around athlete philanthropy has come to a close, raising over $250,000 for over 50 charities and culminating with more than 35 Not Skating Around The Issue: Pro skateboard legend, Tony Hawk, speaks out on whether or not athletes have an obligation to give back to the community. Your thoughts are welcome, too. May 2009 Tony Hawk Foundation Helps Fund Skatepark To Bridge Communities The Tony Hawk Foundation Board of Directors has announced its Spring 2009 skatepark grant awards. Twice annually the foundation’s Board selects skatepark Tony Hawk Foundation Supports First Concrete Skatepark in South Carolina Organization Continues Growth with Addition of Jamie Thomas to Board of Directors December 16, 2008 - Vista, CA The Tony Hawk Foundation Board RANCHO SANTA FE(December 8, 2008)- Children who survived the Witch Creek fire came together Saturday at the Village Church to share in some much needed holiday joy. Hailing from Escondido, Rancho Bernardo and Poway, their smiles were brighter November 9, 2008 - Beverly Hills, CA Action-sports pros and the entertainment elite were on-hand Sunday for the fifth-annual Activision Presents Stand Up For Skateparks, where over $1-million was raised for the Tony Hawk Foundation and its mission to bring free, quality skateparks to Activision Presents Stand Up for Skateparks 2008 Nov 9, 2008 Beverly Hills, CA Tony Hawk, Lance Armstrong, Rob Dyrdek, Christopher Big Black” Boykin, Sean Diddy” Combs, Jamie Lee Curtis, Mia Hamm, Dana White, Jr., 300th Tony Hawk Foundation Skatepark Opens Sept 25, 2008 Vista, CA The opening of the Wasatch County Skatepark in Heber City, Utah on July 28, 2008, marked the 300th public skatepark to open that received financial Inaugural East Coast benefit raises $50,000 for New York City skatepark. 8/11/08 (Bridgehampton, NY) - The Tony Hawk Foundation brought its signature Stand Up For Skateparks fundraiser to The Hamptons, raising $575,000 to Vista, CA (May 15, 2008) - Now in its sixth year, Tony Hawk’s Boom Boom HuckJam presented by T-Mobile Sidekick and starring TONY HAWK, takes some of the biggest names in action sports on the road to 24 cities this summer kicking off in San Diverse Board of Directors gets to work, awarding over a quarter-million dollars in skatepark grants. Vista, CA (4/17/08) The Tony Hawk Foundation announces the recipients of its Spring 2008 Skatepark Grants, as Skateboarding legend’s nonprofit organization hits milestone in charitable giving. December 12, 2007 - Vista, CA - The Tony Hawk Foundation Board of Directors voted today to award 29 grants worth $255,000 for the Andre and Tony surprise contestants on March 16th Show Houston, TX - March 16, 2008 In week three, eight contestants land in Houston. More than 1,000 children are depending on them to make big dreams come true. But By: Merri Shaffer - Staff Writer, The Daily Beacon Skateboarders and BMX riders finally have a place of their own. The new Knoxville Skatepark stands in Tyson Park on what used to be UT’s softball field. Joe Walsh, director of City of Knoxville October 8, 2007 - Los Angeles, CA Athletes in Attendance: Tony Hawk, Lance Armstrong, Shaun White, Mat Hoffman, Bob Burnquist, Stevie Williams, Andy Macdonald, Kevin Robinson, Chuck Liddell, Rashad Evans; Celebrities in Attendance: Sean Diddy Combs, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jon Favreau, | PDF version of the AFH playbook is available now |
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