06/18/2026
A few weeks ago I met a kid at a volunteer event at Fairy Lake.
He and his brother spent quite a bit of time hanging around the fire trucks. We talked skateboarding, music, and whatever else came up. At one point I made a bet with him: one dollar says you can’t hit that target with the fire hose.
He hit it.
I didn’t have the dollar.
Fast forward three weeks. I’m scrolling Facebook and I see his picture attached to a fundraiser.
Turns out this kid has been awarded a James Bullbrook Grant to attend the world-famous Woodward Skate Camp in Pennsylvania.
The grant is awarded to young athletes who show dedication, passion, and commitment to their sport. After meeting him, I’m not surprised he was selected.
Skateboarding has become much more than a hobby for him. It’s taught him perseverance, confidence, discipline, and how to get back up after every fall. He’s put in countless hours, pushed through frustration, and worked hard to earn opportunities like this.
The grant covers $500 USD, but there is still about $1,100 USD remaining, plus the costs of getting him from Ontario to Pennsylvania.
I only spent a short time talking with this kid, but sometimes that’s all it takes. He was polite, respectful, motivated, and genuinely excited about what he loves.
If you’re in a position to help, please consider contributing.
The world needs more young people like this.
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