Wenige Tage vor dem Maloof Money Contest verletzte sich Ryan Sheckler am Arm und ließ es auf dem Event ruhig angehen. Amkommenden Dienstag sollte Shecks dann aber lieber wieder fit sein, veranstaltet er doch vor den X-Games sein eigenes Golf Turnier.
Der Event mit zahlreichen Promies wird zu Gunsten der "Sheckler Foundation" veranstaltet. Ryan dazu: "Ich habe einen Punkt erreicht an dem ich etwas zurück geben kann … ."
Bei dem Turnier, das über 18 Löcher geht, werden Eric Koston, Travis Pastrana, Dave Mirra und Britney Spears' Kevin Federline dabei sein.
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Togetherwith Wasserman Media Group, pro skateboarder Ryan Sheckler will hostthe debut of the Ryan Sheckler X Games Celebrity Skins Classic to beheld Tuesday, July 29, at the Trump National Golf Course in PalosVerdes, California as part of the mission of Sheckler's non-profitorganization, The Sheckler Foundation. In addition to Sheckler'sfoundation, four other charities will be benefiting from the proceedsof the tournament. ESPN has been involved with and supported all fourcharities over the years. As part of this event, ESPN will be donatingits skins to the Athlete Recovery Fund.
"I've always had adesire to help the kids who support me in my career and may not havehad the same opportunities that I did," said the X Games multi-goldmedalist, Ryan Sheckler. "I have reached a point where I have theability to give back, and I'm honored to have such a great response forthis tournament from my professional colleagues and friends."
Celebritiesand their foursomes will tee off for an18-hole tournament and playerswill be pitted against one another in match play for the opportunity towin a $10,000 skin for the charity of their choice on each hole.Players will also take part in a putting contest for additional prizeswith an awards ceremony and dinner to follow in the evening.
"Wehave been fortunate to have Ryan Sheckler compete in the X Games since2003, and we're excited to partner with him and the Wasserman MediaGroup to benefit a number of charities devoted specifically to actionsports," said Chris Stiepock, general manager and vice president, XGames franchise. "We look forward to growing this tournament into anannual X Games tradition for years to come."
Celebrities and Athletes
AnthonyAnderson, Audrina Patridge, Kendra Wilkinson, Kevin Federline, BrodyJenner, Verne Troyer, Mia Hamm, Vicki Hurst, Bode Miller, Baron Davis,Carey Hart, Kevin Robinson, Cris Judd, Sal Masekela, Mason Aguirre,Jamie Bestwick, Ricky Carmichael, Chad Kagy, Eric Koston, JeremyMcGrath, Kevin Robinson, JJ Thomas, Travis Pastrana, and Dave Mirrawill all take to the course with Ryan to raise money for a number ofcharitable organizations including Ryan's own.
The Charities
Charitiesbenefiting from this tournament include Wings for Life, which fundsscientific research into spinal cord injuries; Road 2 Recovery, whichprovides financial assistance to seriously injured motocross andsupercross athletes and their families; The Athlete Recovery Fund, anorganization which provides financial support for injured BMX, Moto andSkateboard athletes; and Boarding for Breast Cancer, a non-profit,youth-focused organization that works to create awareness about thedisease.
About The Sheckler Foundation
TheSheckler Foundation was founded as an avenue for Ryan Sheckler, hisfamily, friends and business associates to give back to the communityand industry that they are so grateful to. The community is mostlycomprised of children and their parents, who as his fans buy hisproducts, attend his events, and watch his show. The industry iscomprised of numerous action sports athletes and companies who havehelped Ryan achieve monumental success. It was his ultimate desire toform a foundation that could contribute to many causes that directlybenefit and enrich the lives of children. It is also his desire tosupport and fund programs that help action sports athletes who areinjured in their line of work. shecklerfoundation.org
