SkateMD is a Northern California based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with
a mission to heal hearts by spreading kindness and skateboarding to special populations of
children facing developmental, physical, emotional or family challenges.
SkateMD serves special populations of children who may not otherwise be able to pursue skateboarding, who may not have easy access to skateboard equipment or facilities, and/or who just need some extra kindness in their lives. Depending on the clinic, we may prioritize children with special needs, foster youth, or other at-risk children in the community.
*Currently only accepting donations from within California.
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SkateMD would like to welcome new board member, Patrick Guild. Patrick has years of experience working in the Nonprofit world in both project and organizational management. He’s been fortunate enough to work with some of Sacramento region’s top talent through his time as an executive assistant at nonprofit Valley Vision and through his current role at the Metro Chamber Foundation. As a Program Specialist, Patrick continues to find inspiration in learning from the participants of Thousand Strong and Metro EDGE.
Patrick became involved with SkateMD out of a desire to share kindness, be around skateboarding, and to continue gaining experience in nonprofit management. He spent much of his life involved with skating and music and sees SkateMD as a way to keep those positive influences in his life. When he’s not working, he’s usually walking his dogs around West Sacramento, at a restaurant with his fiancé, or trying to get his motorcycle started.
SkateMD is looking forward to great work and adventures with Patrick at the table!
Patrick became involved with SkateMD out of a desire to share kindness, be around skateboarding, and to continue gaining experience in nonprofit management. He spent much of his life involved with skating and music and sees SkateMD as a way to keep those positive influences in his life. When he’s not working, he’s usually walking his dogs around West Sacramento, at a restaurant with his fiancé, or trying to get his motorcycle started.
SkateMD is looking forward to great work and adventures with Patrick at the table!
Events
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The next clinics are scheduled for: Maui on June 16th and Sacramento on July 15th. Visit Participant page for information on child registration. Visit Volunteer page to sign up to volunteer. |
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SkateMD's annual fundraiser and 3rd anniversary party was a success! We grossed over $8000 and celebrated with a large room full of SkateMD families, volunteers, supporters, and community partners!
HUGE HIGH FIVES and MANY, MANY BOARDTAPS to our event support, beer and wine donors, art and raffle donors, friends, and family! You are the magic that makes it all possible for these kiddos You can still help us reach our annual fundraising goal of $12K by clicking the DONATE button at the top of this page. SkateMD is 100% staffed by volunteers and all funds go directly to programming. BIG HUGS and gratitude again to to our generous event sponsors! 
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Parent Testimonials
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"This is our first time attending and all I can say is I was amazed at all the wonderful kind hearted volunteers and parents that are part of the event." - Rebecca Lopez, mother of Jadon.
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"Start to finish [was my favorite part]. My face hurts from smiling. This experience is one of the ONLY times that I felt my 8 year old kid fit in, was safe and supported, and I could step back watch the awesome. Thank you!" -Mary Hoberg, mother of Elsa.
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