| Skate Across America for Lowe Syndrome |
| 49 Registered Contestants.
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| Event Date and Time: |
Thursday, August 21, 2003 08:00 |
| Event Duration: |
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| Location: |
Newport, Oregon to Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Entry: |
Open |
| Helmets: |
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| Organizer: |
Jack Smith
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| Map: |
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| Entry Fee: |
See Below |
| Contest Info: |
In the summer of 2003, Jack Smith, Gary Fluitt, Paul Dunn and Nick Krest will set a world record when they push their skateboards almost 3000 miles from Oregon to Virginia in a little over three weeks. This skateboard crossing of America will be a way to draw attention to a rare genetic syndrome called Lowe Syndrome that afflicted the son of Jack Smith. His 14-year-old son, Jack Marshall Smith, passed away May 6th, 2003 from complications of Lowe Syndrome.
"My son has been an incredible inspiration to myself and many others, whose lives he has touched. This is my chance to pay him back for all that he has taught me".
Smith, along with friends Paul Dunn, Bob Denike, and Gary Fluitt set the world skateboard distance record nearly twenty years ago when they completed the transcontinental skate in 26 days. "This time it will be a lot harder" Smith said "we're all in our 40's now, we have jobs and families,and pushing a skateboard 150 miles a day isn't so easy on old bones".
Jack has made the crossing twice, once in 1976 and again in 1984. Longtime friends Paul and Gary joined him on the 1984 trek. The 1984 trip benefitted The Multiple Sclerosis Society.
The team is currently seeking sponsors for the trek. All proceeds generated from crossing will be donated to the Lowe Syndrome Association
There are two ways to make a pledge. The first is a specific amount. The other is to pledge a certain amount per mile. The route is 2,900 miles. To make a mileage based pledge simply multiply your per mile fee by the 2,900 miles.
For example:
2,900 miles skated x.15 per mile pledge = $435.00You may pledge by Paypal by clicking the button above or by mail to:
Skate Across America for Lowe Syndrome
16366 Morro Road
Atascadero, CA. 93422
Thank you for all your support.
If you wish you may enter your donation amount in the "Comments" on the "contest calendar".
If you have questions you please call 805-597-5722.
Official Sponsors:
Bob Denike nears the halfway mark somewhere in South Dakota during the 1984 crossing.
A big thank you to Adam at NCDSA for providing us with this sign-up, pledge page.
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| Registered Contestants (49) -- Skate Across America for Lowe Syndrome |
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Name
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Home City
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Sponsors
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Bio
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Comment
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Date Submitted
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1.
Anonymous
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Main Street, USA |
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$.10 per mile |
6/5/2003 5:08:02 AM |
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2.
Ncdsa.com
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Oakland, CA |
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$100 |
6/13/2003 10:13:49 AM |
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3.
Kenny Mollica
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Columbus, Ohio |
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$200.00 |
6/16/2003 6:31:19 PM |
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4.
MARK MCCREE
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Okeechobee, Fla. |
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$300.00 |
6/17/2003 1:55:25 PM |
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5.
John Ravitch
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Northern California |
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200.00 |
6/17/2003 4:04:10 PM |
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6.
Bruce Brewington
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Pacifica, CA |
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$1,000.00 |
6/17/2003 4:21:22 PM |
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7.
Hamm
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San Diego, CA |
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$100.00 |
6/17/2003 6:01:06 PM |
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8.
Brady
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Hollywood, FL |
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$200.oo |
6/17/2003 6:50:36 PM |
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9.
64mm.com
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Denver, Colo-RAD-o |
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$100 |
6/17/2003 8:51:37 PM |
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10.
Joe & Nick
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Bristol, CT |
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$100 |
6/18/2003 7:40:27 AM |
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11.
David Peter
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Morro Bay, CA and Cologne, Germany |
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$500 |
6/18/2003 9:10:51 AM |
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12.
PURPLE SKUNK
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San Francisco, CA |
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$0.15 per mile on Nick |
6/18/2003 9:49:06 PM |
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13.
John Krisik
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WY |
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$0.15 per mile |
6/19/2003 10:53:04 AM |
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14.
Greg, Debbie & Kyle Jacobs
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Dallas, Texas |
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$200 Thank you! |
6/20/2003 5:34:41 AM |
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15.
W. Miller
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CA |
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$500.00 |
6/20/2003 8:46:06 AM |
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16.
Gary, DeAnn, & Skyler Lloyd
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South Jordan UT 84095 |
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$50 and a great big Thank You! |
6/20/2003 1:03:45 PM |
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17.
Bola and All Boards Sports
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Boulder, Colorado |
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$100 |
6/22/2003 7:50:18 AM |
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18.
Tom and Nancy Lewis
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Bryan, Texas |
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$100 Thanks! |
6/22/2003 3:05:45 PM |
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19.
Mu Chon
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Spotsylvania, VA |
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$500 |
6/22/2003 7:24:20 PM |
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20.
UKSSA
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United Kingdom |
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$50.00 |
6/23/2003 9:10:18 AM |
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21.
Mike and Marg Brimmer
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Staunton, VA |
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$25 Good Luck |
6/23/2003 11:50:59 AM |
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22.
bob singer
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nashville, tn |
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$100.00 good luck and be safe |
6/23/2003 1:57:16 PM |
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23.
Ehren Chon
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Spotsylvania,VA |
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Riding with my dad Mu for the Cause |
6/23/2003 6:15:36 PM |
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24.
Tim Ward
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VIC, Australia |
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$10.00 |
6/24/2003 4:02:11 PM |
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25.
TriLateral Partners
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FCR Series |
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$0.15 per mile |
6/26/2003 2:38:42 PM |
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26.
3DM
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San Luis Obispo, CA |
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$250 |
6/26/2003 5:23:09 PM |
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27.
HANSEN SURFBOARDS, INC
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ENCINITAS, CA |
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GOOD LUCK - WE ARE MAILING A DONATION $100 |
6/27/2003 10:39:42 AM |
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28.
Jani & Monique Söderhäll
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Paris, France |
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$100 |
6/28/2003 8:20:36 AM |
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29.
Melinda and Chuck Crisman
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Carson City, NV |
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$50.00 mail in donation |
6/28/2003 2:43:27 PM |
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30.
Terry Schubert
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Baywood Park, CA |
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$300 |
6/29/2003 4:07:17 PM |
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31.
Mike's Bike Shop
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Los Angeles, California |
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$100.00 mail in donation |
7/1/2003 4:02:39 PM |
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32.
Terry Brown/Benko-Keli-Nik
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Los Osos, CA |
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$200 You're amazing Jack. |
7/1/2003 6:17:37 PM |
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33.
Rob O'Neil
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Portsmouth, VA |
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Best of luck Jack! Just sent a $50 paypal. |
7/2/2003 7:49:12 AM |
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34.
Ricky, Lisa, Josh & Sarah Byrd
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Madison, MS |
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$100.00 - Good Luck SAA Team! |
7/2/2003 2:18:28 PM |
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35.
Zack Lessley
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bozeman, montana |
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hey, I want to come but I'm not sure about 150 miles a day |
7/2/2003 10:28:39 PM |
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36.
Pocket Pistols Skates
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Huntington Beach, CA |
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$300.00 Good Luck Jack & Crew! |
7/3/2003 12:27:50 PM |
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37.
Brad Ellman (Barleye)
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Mar Vista, CA |
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$51 |
7/8/2003 9:27:11 PM |
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38.
Marcos
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Galveston in the armpit of Texas |
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75$ at 7 foot centers thats 2,187,429 cones across America! |
7/10/2003 10:29:41 AM |
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39.
SK8KINGS.COM
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Santa Ana ,CA |
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100 bucks! Maria and I wish you guys all the best!!!!! |
7/11/2003 7:44:13 PM |
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40.
Beth Leyden
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Santa Monica |
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$100 donation. Good Luck-Be Safe!!!! |
7/13/2003 4:46:07 PM |
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41.
Cascade and Portland Grass Roots; Daddies Board Sh
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Oregon and Washington |
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A kickoff race to benefit SAA and Lowe Syndrome. |
7/21/2003 11:12:43 PM |
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42.
Northstar Glassworks
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Tigard OR |
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$40=$.33 on our employee Joe Beck |
7/24/2003 1:35:36 PM |
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43.
PlayGod
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Chattanooga, TN |
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Go fast, take chances! Penny per mile ($29.00) |
7/25/2003 1:11:17 PM |
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44.
Bozi Boards
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Mt. Airy, MD. |
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$50.00.....(more if I strike it rich by then) |
7/27/2003 10:48:10 PM |
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45.
Sasha La Rochelle
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NorCal |
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$ 50. |
7/28/2003 7:09:50 AM |
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46.
Lenny Poage
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(Soon to be) Gallipolis, OH |
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$0.01/ Mile |
7/28/2003 7:55:02 PM |
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47.
Attila & Evelyn Aszodi
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Valley Village |
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$100 for a 100 cone salute to Jack- god bless!!! |
7/28/2003 11:20:58 PM |
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48.
Norski
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Santa Rosa - NorCal |
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A buck a minute for the first hour - All the best Team SAA ! |
7/31/2003 10:17:31 PM |
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49.
Rene
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Newport Beach, CA |
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$.25 per mile and 5% of all longskate.com sales thru the end of 03'and a challenge 2 vendors to donate a % as well! |
8/18/2003 9:13:27 PM |
