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Longboarding4Cancer 2012 – info here.

Ryan — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 08:48:00 +0000

Today sees the start of the 2012 “Longboarding4Cancer” event in Sweden, in which a whole load of longboarders and skateboarders will embark on a sponsored trek in order to raise funds for cancer research.

Keep up to date with their efforts via the Longboarding4Cancer Facebook page.

Ryan Swain’s “52 Mile Skateboarding Challenge” round up.

Ryan — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:36:24 +0000

So, Ryan Swain not only one-upped his own expectations of the “52 Mile Skateboarding Challenge” by managing to skate a total of 54.4 miles, he also managed to raise £2,803.05 for the Yorkshire based charities “Louby’s Lifeline” and “Brain Tumour Research and Support across Yorkshire” in the process.

“I would like to thank everyone who donated and contributed, it’s been a fabulous communal achievement to help prevent others from suffering and hopefully to try and help find some new treatments and remedies to prevent any more people having to endure what the local heroine Laura Tierney did. Thank you to all.” – Ryan Swain.

Ryan Swain’s “52 Mile Skateboarding Challenge” video.

Ryan — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:27 +0000

On Saturday 5th May, Ryan Swain undertook his much publicised “52 Mile Skateboarding Challenge” in aid of raising awareness and funds for the charity Louby’s Lifeline and Brain Tumor Research & Support.

Not only did Ryan complete his mission, he actually exceeded his own expectations and skated a total of 54.4 miles in 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Check out the official video from Ryan’s mission below…

Ryan Swain completes his “52 Mile Skateboarding Challenge”!

Ryan — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:01:18 +0000

On Saturday, Ryan Swain undertook his much publicised “52 Mile Skateboarding Challenge” in aid of raising awareness and funds for the charity Louby’s Lifeline. Not only did Ryan complete his mission, he actually exceeded his own expectations and skated a total of 54.4 miles in 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Props Ryan! Find out more about both Louby’s Lifeline and Ryan’s “52 Mile Skateboarding Challenge” by clicking here.

Good luck to Ryan Swain with his “52 Mile Skateboarding Challenge!”

Ryan — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:01:51 +0000

As we previously mentioned on the site, Ryan Swain is set to embark on a record breaking 52 mile skateboarding challenge tomorrow, in hope of raising both awareness and funds for the charity Louby’s Lifeline.

We’d just like to say a quick “good luck” to Ryan on his mission, we’re sure you’ve got it mate!

Be sure to head on over to the Facebook Event page and show your support.

Ryan Swain’s “52 Mile Skateboarding Challenge” interview.

Ryan — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:52:36 +0000

As we previously mentioned on the site, Ryan Swain is set to embark on a record breaking 52 mile skateboarding challenge on May 5th, in hope of raising both awareness and funds for the charity Louby’s Lifeline.

Check out his interview below to find out more info on Ryan’s mission, then be sure to head on over to the Facebook Event page and show your support! There’s little over a week to go…

Ryan Swain’s “52 Mile Skateboarding Challenge” for Louby’s Lifeline – info here!

Ryan — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:58:34 +0000

Ryan Swain is trying to break a UK record on his skateboard in order to raise money and awareness for a charity called Louby’s Lifeline, and also in loving memory of his friend Laura ‘Louby’ Tierny who tragically passed away on Wednesday 29th February after a 10 month battle with a brain tumor, at the age of only 18. On May 5th, Ryan will take to the streets and go against the clock for a sponsored 52 mile challenge on his skateboard, which is the equivalent to two whole marathons, skating from his hometown of Malton to Scarborough and back in just 12 hours time.

Laura was a glamorous, courageous and talented young woman. During the last 10 months she bravely underwent extensive and grueling treatment on two aggressive brain tumors. Laura’s courage was even more remarkable because, despite all the challenges she faced, her wish was to help fund research and support others whose lives have been devastated by similar circumstances through her appeal, Louby’s Lifeline.

About Louby’s Lifeline:
At aged only 17, Louby, aka Laura Robertson Tierney, collapsed at work and was diagnosed with two brain tumours in her brain stem. Life changing surgery and radiotherapy left Louby with a long road to recovery. This bright, determined young woman put her own problems to one side, and with her family and friends’ support, set about raising funds to support Brain Tumour Research and Support across Yorkshire. She tragically passed away on 29/2/12 but she will always be in peoples hearts and her legacy will continue with her charity….

Head on over to Ryan’s specially set up Facebook Event page to learn more about the fundraiser and find out how you can get involved.

Volcom “Give Jeans A Chance” – donate your old jeans now!

Ryan — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:18:04 +0000

With a fifth of the UK population living below the poverty line, Volcom are running a “Give Jeans A Chance” drive at their London and Falmouth stores, where they will be collecting old denim and passing on the donated items to the Whitechapel Homeless Mission for redistribution.

Just drop any old pair of wearable denim jeans or jackets into the London or Falmouth Volcom Store’s from today, November 15th, until December 15th and you’ll be given a free Volcom cap, DVD or CD.

Check out www.volcom.com/givejeansachance for further details.

Keep up to date with “Al Collins All Ireland Skate Mission”!

Ryan — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:04:08 +0000

Phil Evans is currently following Al Collins “All Ireland Skate Mission”, which will see Al skate from Irelands most southerly point, Mizen Head, to the most Northern point, Malin Head, all in the name of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland.

This is a really good cause and Al is a beast of human for going through with it – check out Phil’s blog of the journey by clicking the image below for daily updates and further info on the mission!

Big ups Al – best of luck mate!