Help us provide R.O.C.K. youth with the gear, support, and materials they need to develop their skateboarding skills.

Heyo! My name is Julian, and I've been teaching Skateboarding for Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K. for short) at Visitacion Valley Middle School since April 2023. As a lifelong skateboarder, I'm truly grateful and passionate about passing along my knowledge and experiences regarding skateboarding to youth in this community.

What started as short visits once a week has blossomed into teaching skating for R.O.C.K. everyday after school. Since those early days of teaching, the students have consistently exceeded my expectations with how quickly they learned the fundamentals and how they've already started to develop their individual styles.

Students have done well learning the basics such as pushing, balancing, turning, and stopping using the spaces provided on our school campus. Now I'd like them to explore some different terrain besides the flatground they are accustomed to by introducing some new challenges.

We need ramps!

My goal is to obtain as many obstacles as possible to provide these kids with their own pop-up skate park here at VVMS. I'm calling on all of you to donate whatever you can so these kids can have a fun, safe place to enhance their skate skills. Any amount helps, so please consider making a contribution that is meaningful to you.

If you want to cover the cost of an item for us, here are some things we're seeking:

$100 - Purchases a Puzzle Wedge (launch ramp)
$240 - Funds a Kicker Ramp
$500 - Donates a Slappy Box
$825 - Funds a full Starter Pack by Keen Ramps
$1,000 - Helps us get two Quarter Pipes

Please help us spread the word, and let's get these kids some new obstacles!

About R.O.C.K.

Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) is an award-winning nonprofit serving San Francisco kids who need it most. Our mission is to nurture the healthy development of children by listening attentively to their needs and providing opportunities to those who might not otherwise have access. We serve more than 900 children and youth (grades K-12) with a framework that develops healthy social and emotional skills, instills strong academic behaviors, and broadens horizons. Our year-round programs include sports/fitness activities, academic support, learning enrichment, community service, outdoor adventures, and leadership training. For more information visit www.rocksf.org .

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