Adio and Southshore Distribution's 10th Annual Texas Skate Jam Presented by Zumiez Raises Over $83,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation
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SouthSide Skatepark, Houston, TX (November 8, 2006) –
Adio Footwear and SouthShore Distribution held the 10th annual Texas Skate Jam
benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at
SouthSide Skatepark in Houston, TX. With over 50 top skateboard pros and
700 guests in attendance, the Texas Skate Jam raised in excess of $83,000.
Skateboarders in attendance included: Kenny Anderson, Mike
Peterson, Jamie Thomas, Steve Nesser, Colt Cannon, Torey Pudwell, Jon Allie,
Alex Olsen, Chad Knight, Kris Markovich, Danny Montoya, Adrian Lopez, Brian
Sumner, Peter Ramondetta, Karma Toscheff, Rob Gonzalez, Ernie Torres, Adam
Alfaro and Nick Dompierre among others.
The family-friendly event, hosted by Brian Schaefer and Ryan
Clemens of Spotlight Productions, featured Best Street Trick, Best Bowlrider,
and Zumiez' Best "Couch" Trick contests, a booth village with the
Spitfire Mechanical Bull, product auctions and the "Biggest Product Toss
Ever."
Kenny Anderson won the Best Street Trick contest, Chad Knight won
the Best Bowlrider award, and Torey Pudwell won the Zumiez Best
"Couch" Trick contest. Overall awards were presented to Mike
Petersen (Best Pro Performance), Alex Olsen (Best Am Performance) and Crimson
Skateboards (Best Team Performance).
One highlight of the event was the presentation of a $5,800
check from 2005 Texas Skate Jam Wish Kid Johnny Romano to the Make-A-Wish
Foundation's founder, Tommy Austin. Johnny chose to donate his royalty
payment from the Real Skateboards Johnny Romano limited edition pro model
skateboard.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children
with life- threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with
hope, strength, and joy. The Texas Skate Jam raised over $300,000 for the
Make-A-Wish Foundation since its inception in 1996.
Earth Products is a leader in action sports footwear and
apparel. It is the producer and distributor of Adio Footwear, Holden snowboard
outerwear, and Planet Earth clothing/outerwear.
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