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Chill Foundation Has Provided Free Surfing and Boardsports to Over 35,000 Young People Across 9 Countries Since 1995
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Chill Foundation Has Provided Free Surfing and Boardsports to Over 35,000 Young People Across 9 Countries Since 1995

Surfer·Chris Dodds·about 2 months ago
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For those of us who have been standing sideways since our early days, it's easy to take for granted the most fundamental part of it all: access. Whether you were raised by the beach (or in the mountains) or could catch a ride with friends, without access none of the joy would be possible. That's exactly what was in mind when Jake and Donna Carpenter started the Chill Foundation in 1995, to provide access to boardsports to young people that would not have it otherwise. As one of snowboarding's original pioneers, and a lifelong surfer, Jake knew more than most just how much fun could be had and made it his mission to bring that fun to all he could. Thirty-one years later, Chill has reached more than 35,000 young people across 18 locations in 9 countries, serving over 2,500 participants every year. The programs span snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing, and and every single one is completely free. Gear, instruction, mentorship, even rides to and from the clinics, all for free.…

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