Maggiemech shares this picture taken by imagemaven.com with the caption:

It takes a village to raise a child…. Or to teach someone how to drop in (the goal of the year)!;-) It was so great to experience all the support from the skate community! Help& advise came from many directions and so did the hi-fives and pep talks! It was awesome!! I would love for anyone to experience that feeling!

Yes – it might take a village – but it can start with just one person.  I met imagemaven aka Melene in February 2016 when I was writing about Canadian skater girls.  She has incredible photo/video skills and through those skills and her encouragement – I see a village that’s formed and growing.

What I see happening in Calgary is what I wish for the world.  Skateboarding is sport & art it’s meant to be shared – more girls do skate as they see girls skateboarding & get encouragement!

thanks imagemaven – you are 100% skater & inspirer