Next Up is a non-profit organization, in Orange County, CA, that provides after-school programs to motivate and inspire kids to achieve success.
Next Up Foundation was recently given a donation of 10 complete skateboards from Board Rescue, a non-profit organization that supplies other organizations like Next Up with boards, helmets and pads to help reach children in low-income areas. Their donation could not have come at a better time for Next Up as we are low on supplies for our skaters! We would like to extend a huge thank you to Board Rescue for their help, and we encourage you to check them out as well and support their great cause at boardrescue.org
Next Up Foundation was recently featured in a news article on the front page of THE SKATEBOARD MAG’s website. THE SKATEBOARD MAG is one of the biggest magazines in the skate industry and it is a huge honor to be featured on their site. Big thanks to J. Grant Brittain and THE SKATEBOARD MAG for showing support for Next Up! You can check out the article here
Earlier this summer, Amateur skaters Felipe Gustavo and Gustavo Malagoli came out one afternoon to skate and hang out at Next Up. They both had a fun session with the kids and even though it was a very hot day in Anaheim they both still came through with some amazing skating! It was a great day all around despite the heat everyone stayed positive and had a fun time hanging out. A big thanks to both Gustavo and Felipe for coming out and supporting the cause!
Earlier during the summer, Next Up had Brazilian Pro Skater Giancarlo Naccarato come out for a session with the kids. While not as well-known here in the U.S. as in Brazil, Gian is an incredibly talented skater who has been supporting the Brazilian skate scene for years. He put on an amazing show for the kids with his huge pop and impressive switch skills. A big thanks to Gian for coming out, and we hope to see more of him here in the near future!
Earlier this summer, Next Up had the pleasure of having three amazing professional skaters come visit the program. Rodrigo TX and Adelmo Jr. came with Brazilian pro Rodrigo Leal to skate and hang out with the kids. All three Pros skated and did some great back-to-back tricks which made for a very fun session. The kids had a great time seeing some legendary skaters and some amazing skating. Special thanks to Adelmo and both the Rodrigo’s for coming out and showing their support!
For Immediate Release
Marissa Merino
Event Coordinator, Next Up Foundation
(562) 367-9677
merino.marissa@gmail.com
Costa Mesa, CA.- On October 13, 2011 FIND Art Gallery will be hosting the book release of Brazilian Skateboard Photographer, Heverton Ribeiro. Heverton Ribeiro will generously donate a portion of the proceeds from his book to Next Up Foundation.
FIND will be hosting the book release of Heverton Ribeiro on October 13, 2011 from 7pm-12am at the FIND art Gallery located in Costa Mesa 1640 Superior Ave 92627. Along with a gallery show and book signing there will be food served by Laventina’s Pizza, wine, and in honor of Heverton Ribeiro, Brazilian cocktails!
At the age of 10, Heverton Ribeiro fell in love with skateboarding. It can be seen, since 2001, on the covers and pages of his first job, Tribo Skateboard Magazine, and in American magazines, such as Skateboarder, The Skateboard Mag, Transworld and Thrasher. Heverton spends most of his time on the road, traveling around the world, doing what he loves. He has photographed some of the world’s most respected skateboarders, such as Daewon Song, Eric Koston, Torey Pudwill, Mark Appleyard, BobBurnquist, Rodrigo TX, Duane Peters, Christian Hosoi and Danny Way, among many others. hevertonribeiro.com
FIND Art Magazine is working to build local art communities by bringing local artists, galleries, companies and spectators together into one “Found” space. It has become a tool for artists to show their Art to thousands of people in a raw and unique way. FIND Art Magazine is dedicated to promoting and showcasing all different mediums of artwork within each issue. It is sized conveniently to 5×7 inches leaving each page open to the possibility of being framed. findartmagazine.com
Next Up Foundation serves as a resource for kids and teens in underserved communities providing guidance through action sports activities, supplying athletic equipment, mentoring and supervision. Next Up Foundation’s purpose is to help kids reach their full potential, inspiring them to lead healthy and successful lives while providing habit forming exercise activities and social interaction through the sport of skateboarding.
On Sept. 24,th PeopleTree hosted a benefit party for Next Up Foundation. The idea was to raise as much money as possible and donate 100% of the proceeds to Next Up. The event was divided in two phases. The first phase was from 1p.m. to 6p.m. at the Volcom warehouse (skate park) in Costa Mesa,CA. It was a fun, family oriented atmosphere with skateboarding, live music, appearances by pro-skaters as well as free drinks and food provided by Chronic Tacos and Laventinas Big Cheese Pizza
The second phase was held at Location 1980 in Costa Mesa for a 21+ crowd. Local bands Old Scratch and Snakebit Drifters performed at the event and Chronic Tacos catered to the crowd. Kevin Yoches, drummer of both local band Snakebit Drifters and Old Scratch, said, “It’s an honor to be a part of something so much bigger,” well said Kevin, well said.
For Immediate Release
On September 24th, Peopletree and Next Up Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser in two phases:
DAYTIME: An Event from 1-6pm at Volcom Skate Park (1660 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, 92627). It will be a fun, Family-Oriented atmosphere with Skateboarding, Door & Raffle prizes and more! Live entertainment will be provided by Reggae Band Ancestree. Also featuring appearances by Pro-Skaters and includes free food and drinks.
IN ORDER TO USE THE SKATE PARK EVERYONE NEEDS TO SIGN AN WAIVER! UNDER AGES NEED PARENTS OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE!!
EVENING: 7-Midnight at Location 1980 (1980 Placentia Ave,Costa Mesa, 92627); Ages 21 and Up only. Features live music and adult libations, as well as Door Prizes and a Silent Auction.
The People Tree mission and purpose is to serve as a resource for those in need and to work to improve and enrich the disadvantaged, through utilization of the unique skills and talents of an eclectic group of people consisting of professionals and artists, each with their own unique discipline.
Next Up Foundation is here to serve as a resource for kids and teens in underserved communities providing guidance through action sports activities, supplying athletic equipment, mentoring and supervision. Next Up Foundation’s purpose is to help kids reach their full potential, inspiring them to lead healthy and successful lives while providing habit forming exercise activities and social interaction through the sport of skateboarding.
“When you’re skating, trying a trick…a lot of times you fall. Sometimes you get hurt. However, you get up and try again. The same thing happens in our lives.” – Vinicius Tinoco, Founder, Next Up Foundation
