That time again for another SkateMS Skate Jam! Come on out and skate, have some fun and hang out on a chilly afternoon. Swell-o-phonic will be open during the event.
Sunday, December 18 – 1:30-4:00PM
Photos by Greg Jenson, Clarion Ledger
Santa came a little early this year for 50 Midtown Jackson youth, thanks to generous partners of the SkateMS Foundation. Donated by Swell O Phonic, skateboards were distributed to students of Project Innovation, a program of Midtown Partners which provides a quality afterschool experience for youth of the Midtown neighborhood. The SkateMS Foundation, established in 2011 to encourage kids to get outside, exercise, and enjoy the growing sport of skateboarding. This was featured on Jackson, MS local TV station WLBT.
Photos to come soon, but here are a few…
The SkateMS Foundation Skateboard Giveaway To Benefit Kids of Midtown
Santa will come a little early this year for 50 Midtown Jackson youth, thanks to generous partners of the SkateMS Foundation. Donated by Swell O Phonic, skateboards will be distributed to students of Project Innovation, a program of Midtown Partners which provides a quality afterschool experience for youth of the Midtown neighborhood. The SkateMS Foundation, established in 2011 to encourage kids to get outside, exercise, and enjoy the growing sport of skateboarding, has organized the event for Friday, December 9.
The event will will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Mid-Jackson Family Resource Center, 301 Adelle Street and feature SkateMS volunteers providing hands-on instruction and education on proper riding. The Brain Injury Association of Mississippi, another sponsor, will give a presentation on the importance of wearing a helmet to the youth. Supporting the SkateMS mission of building safe, concrete public skate parks in Mississippi, sponsor Swell-O-Phonic has been a long-time supporter of a local free park for youth.
Formed in 1995 for the social and economic revitalization of their neighborhood, the mission of Midtown Partners is to build a vibrant, healthy, sustainable community, while serving as a catalyst for improving the quality of life. Their after-school program, Project Innovation, was awarded the Governor’s Award for Excellence in 2010 and provides students with experience in STEM/Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, as well as art education. Participation is free and transportation provided to students who must be in second through fifth grades and residents of Midtown.
SkateMS co-director Austin Cannon shares, “We’re excited about this fun opportunity to give away skateboards to deserving kids, while educating them on responsible riding and promoting our mantra of ‘Kids Need Fresh Air.’ Swell-O-Phonic has been so generous and we think these kids are going to be pretty excited to see us on Friday.”
Thanks to Find It In Fondren for snapping some shots of yesterday event!
You can check them out here!
Thanks to everyone who came out our event this past Sunday afternoon. It was a good afternoon to roll around and have a good time. We had a lot of newcomers who were willing to learn some tricks and compete in a ollie contest for a tshirt.
