I am a family specialist at EMQ Children and Family services in San Bernardino, California. There are particular clients that have lost everything in their life. Skateboarding is the only thing that they have. I feel that this is a start for them to pursue as a hobby that can get them talking, communicating, and change their behavior. This is something significant in their life that can then be a starting point to open communication with them and from this their behavior will improve because they have something to look forward to, their behavior can become more acceptable among peers and relating to family members. Success from what they enjoy doing can lead to other positive outlets to want to win and succeed transferring this to better grades, a sense of belonging and winnning at something instead of negative behavior and failure.
Please provide me with materials and where I can receive funding/grants in the Inland Empire to facilitate these kids in this sport which is greatly needed for these special needs kids.
Sincerely,
Derek Galloway
Cell Work Phone 909 677-0695 or home 951 413-6575 email egallowayaaa@aol.com
Congratulations on what you've accomplished so far with NSA Skateboarding, Chris. I'm not certain that all of us non-skateboarders regard you as practicing a "lazy, stoner hobby." Still, if we are guilty of that, you've set us straight with what you've accomplished for underprivileged kids in Cape Town. You've lifted the reputation of all skateboarders with your outreach to the least fortunate members of your community, and I wish you much success with your efforts continuing to grow the sport locally.
Steve Byars
Marshall School of Business
University of Southern California
I am a family specialist at EMQ Children and Family services in San Bernardino, California. There are particular clients that have lost everything in their life. Skateboarding is the only thing that they have. I feel that this is a start for them to pursue as a hobby that can get them talking, communicating, and change their behavior. This is something significant in their life that can then be a starting point to open communication with them and from this their behavior will improve because they have something to look forward to, their behavior can become more acceptable among peers and relating to family members. Success from what they enjoy doing can lead to other positive outlets to want to win and succeed transferring this to better grades, a sense of belonging and winnning at something instead of negative behavior and failure.
Please provide me with materials and where I can receive funding/grants in the Inland Empire to facilitate these kids in this sport which is greatly needed for these special needs kids.
Sincerely,
Derek Galloway
Cell Work Phone 909 677-0695 or home 951 413-6575 email egallowayaaa@aol.com
Congratulations on what you've accomplished so far with NSA Skateboarding, Chris. I'm not certain that all of us non-skateboarders regard you as practicing a "lazy, stoner hobby." Still, if we are guilty of that, you've set us straight with what you've accomplished for underprivileged kids in Cape Town. You've lifted the reputation of all skateboarders with your outreach to the least fortunate members of your community, and I wish you much success with your efforts continuing to grow the sport locally.
Steve Byars
Marshall School of Business
University of Southern California