JOURNAL ARTICLE

Tony Hawk.

  • Published In: TIME Magazine, 2025, v. 205, n. 19/20. P. 56 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BLOCK, SANDRA 3 of 3

Abstract

TIME100 PhilanthropyInnovators Skateboarding for allThe skate park in Tony Hawk's hometown didn't just make him the world's most famous skateboarder. It also gave a sense of belonging, he says. "It was never lost on me how lucky I was to have that community."In 2002 he launched the Skatepark Project to fund safe places to skate in all 50 states, including 15 new parks in 2024, and provide equipment. It has also helped fund skate parks in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa, in partnership with the nonprofit Skateistan.Hawk also wants to add more skate parks in Native American communities and underserved areas.—Sandra Block [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:TIME Magazine. 2025/06, Vol. 205, Issue 19/20, p56
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0040-781X
  • Accession Number:185466258
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