Posts from — August 2008

Just finished a Plan B week in Portland which started with Ryan Sheckler taking first at the Dew Tour and Paul Rodriguez close behind in second. Spent the rest of the week hitting the streets of Portland. We have now moved on to San Francisco where Thrasher Magazine is holding their “Bust or Bail” contest on Saturday. Check back for a recap in a few days.

Jereme Rogers does a Michael Jackson on the rooftop balcony of Sheckler’s Suite.

Just back from a week and a half in NYC. Did a job for the Tony Hawk Foundation in the Hamptons(see further down), did Manny Mania for Red Bull and spent a week in the streets with Plan B. 

Manhattan Bridge

OG Brooklyn Banks

Pat Duffy

Ryan Gallant

Ian Reid

Jereme Rogers

Karl Watson, Josh Kalis and Pat Duffy

Stevie Williams

Then I got a flat spot.

A couple of photos are on tour across America this summer. Tony Hawk and Kevin Robinson for Tony Hawk’s Boom Boom Huck Jam.

Out in New York for a week or so with Plan B. Taking advantage of the nice weather to explore some of the east coast offerings. NYC for a few then on to Boston with Ryan Gallant and PJ Ladd for some time in their hometown.

The city that never stops building

After the rains clean the streets

Stand Up for Skateparks is an annual benefit held in Beverly Hills at Ron Burkle’s Green Acres estate to raise money to build skateparks in low income neighborhoods. This year with the support of Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sirius Radio’s Scott Greenstein, the foundation branched out and brought the event to the east coast with an event in the Hamptons. Celebrities such as Russell Simmons, Jon Bon Jovi, Vern Troyer, Wandelai Silva and many others lent their support to raise money for a good cause. For more info on the Tony Hawk Foundation visit their website.

Jon Bon Jovi and Tony Hawk

Vern Troyer is the size of Tony’s board

Tony talks with some of the benefactors of the Foundation

Tony demos for the crowd

Dennis McCoy

Kevin Robinson

Rain was expected all day but held off until I got back to my little Hamptons cabin. Hopefully the Hamptons event will become a yearly thing and the foundation will benefit from more funding.