Richmond Skate Ranch – “Legends Never Die” Campaign

Protest Movement is super stoked to announce that we have joined forces with the legendary Kevin Harris along with Ryan Ellan at Sasquatch Sign Co. to celebrate the 30 year anniversary of when the Richmond Skate Ranch opened their doors by creating amazing products exclusively available through our website which will help raise money towards positive skateboard events that help grow the next generations of skateboarders. We bring you the Limited Edition RSR – Legends Never Die Cruiser Deck only 100 available signed and numbered by Kevin Harris himself, and also give the opportunity to order multiple styles of T-shirts, Hats or Hoodies. 25% of the profits from the Decks and 15% of the profits from the apparel will be donated directly to Hippie Mike’s Super Tour to give back to Canadian Skateboarding. ALL products will be for sale for the month of April only on a Pre-Order basis and items will be shipped on June 1st.

The Richmond Skate Ranch was an amazing Indoor Skate Park built right after Expo ’86 happened in Vancouver, Canada, to give a home to the Expo Vert Ramp, and it helped to build some of the most well known, and well respected Canadian Skateboarders to come out of the 90’s like Colin McKay, Rob “Sluggo” Boyce, Rick Howard, Moses Itkonen, Sean Mortimer, Ben Chibber, Peter Sullivan and John Raimondo all who have gone on to build their own successful skateboard brands and companies in the industry that helped build more skateboarders. The stories of the infamous “Ranch” still live today as memories of the best place ever to skate in the late 80’s to mid 90’s. People travelled from all over the world to come check it out, skateboarding was not as accepted back then and to have an indoor spot where it was safe to skate and no one would bother you with ignorant comments or actions was revolutionary. Who better to give all these guys such opportunities but Canada’s first Professional skateboarder Kevin Harris. Kevin looks back on the Skate Ranch as a place where he watched the next generations of skateboarders grow and that is something he wants to continue, so as we partner together to run this “Legends Never Die” Campaign we will be donating proceeds from the profits to the 2017 Hippie Mike’s Super Tour, a local series of contests that travels around the lower mainland of British Columbia every summer hosting 3-4 competitions for all ages of skateboarders to participate in and have fun together.

Check out the line up of product below and head over to our Shop Page to make your purchase and help support the future of skateboarding. Remember those Decks are Limited Edition so get ‘em while they’re Hot!

Classic Hippie Mike takes his brand new “Skate for Fun” Protest Deck out for a muddy session in the rain. Coming down from his snowy mountain home in Sunshine Valley, BC, Mike headed to one of his favorite spots to do some quarter pipe tricks – The Lip Bank. With a knee that doesn’t work, and the weather clouding over right before he showed up, it looked like all odds were against him, but just like the old days, Mike threw down his board in the puddles and threw down some classic Hippie Mike style tricks

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And don’t forget than when you buy a deck from this series, 10% of the profits will be donated towards getting kids into skateboard camp this summer. Check your local skate shop or buy them here on our online store
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Wow! Only 1 week left to make a purchase and support Killa B and the first round of his “I AM ME” campaign spreading global Autism Awareness and Acceptance through his love of skateboarding. Sales of this Limited Edition line of B’s own skate wear, decks and complete boards are producing funds to go towards local Autism charities. For B, this “I Am Me” campaign is not about him, to the contrary it belongs to every child out there with Autism letting them know it’s OK to be you! Breaking down barriers every day no matter what they are or who you are! This campaign belongs to every child he knows and has yet to meet. It belongs to everyone and symbolizes to him Awareness! You don’t have to be the best, you don’t have to always fit into the perceptions of what others want you to be, it’s OK to just be you – simply “I AM ME”!
In less than 3 weeks over 50 of these Limited Edition boards have been sold! With such a limited supply these boards are sure to be collectors! Legendary skateboarder, and one of B’s mentors, Danny Way has tweeted about this campaign and so has Housewives of New Jersey star Jaqueline Laurita! The one and only Canadian skate legend Kevin Harris helped collaborate with Killa B and Protest Movement to make Killa B’s vision come true and now it’s up to you to show him your support.
If you haven’t ordered yet please head over to the site store and check out the line up. Every piece sold helps make a difference and will assist in the positive growth of kids and their families living with Autism.

Please show your support for B and visit his campaign! Here is a 12 year old making a difference and being a change-maker!
DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS FEBRUARY 25TH
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And check out Killa B’s profile in our Crew section and watch the recap video from ASD SK8 DAY
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Protest Movement has joined forces with an amazing kid simply known as “B”, but when he’s out there shredding any type of board he lives the life of Killa B.

B might have been born with autism but he lives a completely normal life, he loves to skateboard, snowboard, and surf as much as he can, and has a ton of friends to create great memories with. One thing that’s different about B is how he goes above and beyond to create opportunities for others. He created an annual event around autism awareness called ASD Sk8 Day where hundreds of people show up each year to enjoy the day together, watch professional skateboarders put on shows, and even try out skateboarding with some awesome coaches helping them out.

B wants to change the world and make sure that everyone is treated equal, and we here at Protest Movement are standing right beside him to help that dream come true. Welcome to the Killa B – I Am Me Campaign where we have created a series of products to sell in collaboration with Supa Society and Killa B, and 50% of all profits will be donated towards raising positive awareness to autism. We couldn’t be more proud to have Killa B as part of the Protest Movement Crew and we are so excited to see where he takes us all in life…

Read more below about how B came up with the idea for this campaign and what it means to him, and support the cause by buying Killa B Products through our Shop Page

“I AM ME”

I was introduced to skateboarding when I saw the documentary on Danny Way jumping the Great Wall of China. Right there and then I knew I wanted to skate. My first board was a Danny Way complete board I bought online. Something magical happened that day between a boy and his skateboard: we spoke to each other as if we were one in a world where autism did not exist. We danced on concrete as I became one with my board, and suddenly a kid who never quite fit in blossomed.

This is where my vision was born for the “I AM ME” campaign for autism. Putting real stories and real faces to brands and companies that want to be change-makers, creating social difference in our world and impacting the lives of youth who need it most. My goal is to bring autism awareness, social acceptance, and inclusiveness to a global level.

I want to create opportunities where brands can give back a portion of their proceeds to the autism community and help non-profit programs like ASD SK8 Day continue to thrive. Skateboarders with autism, like myself, can be sponsored and become brand ambassadors, letting companies get in on a massive untapped market in the Canadian skate industry.

I want to create a buzz in communities looking to connect with and support the autism community, or other special needs, and want an inspiring role model for their children.

One in 68 children are born with autism, five times more likely in boys. Yet if you meet one child with autism, you meet one child with autism. I may seem different but I am not, I AM simply ME.

Killa B

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Protest Movement is joining forces with important partners to make sure their voices can be heard through awareness events, videos and by creating products together which raise money for the cause through sales on our site. Read up on our existing campaigns below, or if you have an idea for a campaign to partner on email us Join the Movement!