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Country: United States 

 

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Description: Teaching youngsters life skills through skateboarding.

 

Founded: 2009

 

Category: skateboarding

 

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Foundation info: “Next Up” is a grassroots foundation that was started by people who love skateboarding and who are dedicated to enhancing: The lives of kids & teens, our communities and our environment through skateboarding and action sports. Next Up Foundation provides after-school and summer mentoring programs that teach life skills through skateboarding.
Next Up foundation is all about people getting involved; from volunteering, to mentoring, to fundraising, to donating or helping build a skateboard park. It’s all about giving back and being selfless. Here is a quote from a teen participant: “I never had a dream, I started skating and wanted to be a Pro, but now my dream is to be like Vina (founder of Next Up) and keep Next Up Foundation alive forever.”

 

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Ray Barbee | 'ExChange' At 49 years old, Ray Barbee has already spent 37 years of his life devoted to skateboarding. The influential street legend has seen countless trends come and go but the inclusivity of the skate community has been a constant thread throughout his career. Barbee discusses his passion for skating, photography, and music, and how they've led him to lasting friendships in the latest Berrics x StockX 'Exchange' episode. Join us in celebrating the influence of black and brown skateboarders on our culture—Alphonzo Rawls's 'Thank You' decks are available exclusively via DropX at StockX.com, and proceeds will support Next Up Foundation and the nonprofit's mission to encourage kids of all backgrounds to skate. Buy a "Thank You" Deck/T-shirt here

06/12/2020   |   video icon

Stevie Williams | 'ExChange' Stevie Williams started skating at a time when his 'hood considered it a “white boy” activity, and in those early days he was a major catalyst for making Philadelphia's LOVE Park one of the top all-time skate plazas. Fast forward 30 years: Williams is out skating with his son and, along with his brand DGK, continues to focus on strengthening the community through his 'Saved By Skateboarding' board program. Williams shares his story in the latest Berrics x StockX 'Exchange' episode. Join us in celebrating the influence of black and brown skateboarders on our culture—Alphonzo Rawls's 'Thank You' decks are available exclusively via DropX at StockX.com, and proceeds will support Next Up Foundation and the nonprofit's mission to encourage kids of all backgrounds to skate. Buy a "Thank You" Deck/T-shirt here!

04/12/2020   |   video icon

Leandre Sanders | 'ExChange' Skateboarding has given Leandre Sanders a unique platform—which he has been actively using to bring awareness to the Black Lives Matter movement—and as the only one in his family who hasn't been incarcerated, skating has played a key role in keeping Sanders out of trouble. In the latest Berrics x StockX 'Exchange' episode, Sanders tells you about a sketchy police experience that has strengthened his own personal mantra: Never go to jail. Join us in celebrating the influence of black and brown skateboarders on our culture—Alphonzo Rawls's 'Thank You' decks are available exclusively via DropX at StockX.com, and proceeds will support Next Up Foundation and the nonprofit's mission to encourage kids of all backgrounds to skate. Buy a "Thank You" Deck/T-shirt here!

02/12/2020   |   video icon
 
 

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