Clash at Clairemont is a fundraiser that benefits the Mission Valley/Krause Family Bike and Skatepark and the Grind for Life cancer charity. This past Saturday, September 21st was their 12th event – the Triple 8 Clash!

I’ve been privileged to be working with them since Clash 10 back in 2016. This year’s crowd was huge!

No matter what time it was or what was going on – it was packed!

Jeromy might have had the best view, he for sure had the highest jump – above he’s flying over the 12 foot bar, but everyone had a view of something awesome.

Including a view of the headliner – Black Flag.

One of my favorite parts of Clash is the behind the scenes tour. This year I got to lead an amazing group of guests from Rady’s Children’s Hospital.

They and their families were able to meet skateboard pros like Tony Hawk and Bucky Lasek. Plus they saw a BMX demo followed by a meet & greet.

Along the way they chatted with our amazing vendors like Steve from Tech Deck.

They also met with Mike Rogers, Two Time Cancer Survivor, Master Pro Skateboarder, Founder of Grind for Life, and a huge reason why Clash happens.

Clash is so much more than one amazing day, the funds it raises go to support Grind for Life and the Clairemont YMCA so they can help people every day.

This year there was a live webcast – so click below to watch all the fun.

And don’t forget to support all those who supported Clash – it wouldn’t be possible without them!

Lady Pink’s new mural inspires girls. That’s Ruth founder of Majestic SK8 Crew in front of the mural that features her. As she says the mural:

“Just showed a village of little girls how important they are and gave them the message that they can do anything!”

All people are important and capable of amazing things. Especially when they see what’s possible and receive inspiration and encouragement.

More girls skateboard when they see girls having fun skating – it’s why I started the blog and love to see girls skateboarding captured in art.

Majestic SK8 Crew is in Majestic Park Gardiner, NY check them out!

A friend shared the news of the The Heart Supply with me, so I want to share it with you.

At the moments there’s some mystery but it looks like we are about to know more in 4 days!

What are you passionate about? When you follow your passions, you give the world your best and giving your best is contagious. Contagious in a miraculous and good way, because excellence inspires excellence.

Even when we fall, when we get back up we inspire others to keep going. When you skate, you may think it’s just you and your board. In some ways skating is an escape, a way to have “me” time. But in other ways skating is a community. There’s joy in having fun skating with others and there’s definitely the ability to inspire each other to keep improving.

This quest to keep improving, to have fun while you’re learning is something that stays with you on and off the board.

Get out there – follow your passions and then like the Heart Supply share it with the world.

Bye the way – happy Friday the 13th. Never let superstition scare you into not doing something. All days are meant to be your best day – luck is where you work & make it!

My friend Kate is on a mission. She started Kateboards and leads it with passion – she organizes skate meet ups to bring girls together.

One girl is strong – girls working together are invincible.

Above a picture from a recent skate event. Upcoming events:

Tuesday – 9/17

Thursday 9/26

Tuesday 10/8

Thursday 10/24

Go follow them to find out more. One of these days I won’t have a conflict of work or cramming for an exam, so I hope to see you at one soon!

And yes – you can wear a dress or whatever your style is because skateboarding is about sharing your style and learning from others, it’s never about conformity.

I love the message that Girls Skate South Africa is sharing! I’ve blogged about them before and had to share about their recent event with Vans.

Watch the video and follow them to be inspired. In addition to skating, they are teaching the girls about topics that matter. Giving them information that will improve their lives on and off the board.

Ugly doesn’t stop growing until we work together to stop it. Pretending a problem doesn’t exist has never solved a problem. So whatever your problem is have the courage to talk about it and work with others to end it.

Skateboarding has introduced me to so many people and organizations who work to improve communities and they all started by speaking up.

Use your voice to make a positive difference. Bystanders don’t make positive change, if anything they make things worse by giving bullies an audience and protection. Live your life – speak your truth!

19 miles from the Santa Monica Pier to Redondo Beach, CA – who’s doing it?

This event sounds so fun and for such an important cause!