Huge News! đ
@skatebeast_shop has generously donated SO MANY pairs of skates to our Skate Coastal Programs, and I am just... speechless. The kindness of the skate community, stepping in to support kids in such a meaningful way, is something I can hardly put into words. Itâs this kind of generosity that shows just how deeply people care about bringing joy and opportunities to the next generation.
And speaking of generosity, I have to share a special shoutout to our lead inline coach,
@hilldini . She arranged the entire
@skatebeast_shop donation on her own timeâno fanfare, didnât even tell me beforehand, no big announcement. She did it because she sees the bigger picture, loves our students, and like all of our coaches, sheâs invested in making sure our kids have every chance to succeed. I canât even begin to express how much that means to me, and to everyone involved.
But itâs not just about donations. Itâs about the quiet, everyday acts of care that make our community so special. I watch all of our coaches stay after hours to help a student finally land a trick or reach a new milestone, throw them an âend of the summer bashâ (on their time off), help create new partnership opportunities, etc. They talk about these kids like theyâre familyâsharing stories about a breakthrough moment or a breakthrough smile. They arenât just teaching skating; theyâre creating connections, building trust, and helping these kids feel seen.
As a small business owner, I canât tell you how lucky I feel to be surrounded by a team so deeply invested in the mission of Skate Coastal. Itâs more than a program; itâs a shared labor of love. Every little effortâadds up to something beautiful, something that goes far beyond just skating.
So hereâs to the skate community. To
@skatebeast_shop for their incredible donation. And to all of our coaches, who go above and beyond every single day to make Skate Coastal a place where every student can thrive. Iâm so grateful for all of you â¤ď¸