ASRA - Australian Skateboard Racing Association

so pretty much I've been teaching longboarding for the past couple of months now and i get the odd natural kid who just is pure natural at riding a board. Justin is aged 11 and lives in melbourne, he had never been on a skateboard/longboard before or even thought about it. The amazing thing is justin is blind, he has no sight at all. From what i heard before i meet him justin has been to many schools because he was bullied about being visually impaired and that he had always wanted to try being on a skateboard/longboard.


The cool thing about him even though everyone told him he couldnt do things just because he is visually impaired, he still has confidence in himself to try new things. a thing i remember him saying was " this is the most fun ive had in a long time", which would truly make anyone happy. if anyone would like to offer justin something for longboarding that would be sweet (his family cannot afford much)ive already chucked in a helmet and gloves and knee pads for him so any help is great-fully needed.


so this isnt a long write about, i just wanted everyone to about this awesome kid.

thanks jason t

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Comment by Emmy Parr on April 18, 2010 at 0:05
yer not a prblem...just give me a yell. it will spread prety fast now, hav sent the link to a few international mates.....so shoud help anyway
you still in school?
Comment by jason treloar on April 18, 2010 at 0:07
yer year 12, last year, so 3 times a week with justin plus school im pretty dead by the end of the week. but its worth it:)
Comment by Emmy Parr on April 18, 2010 at 0:09
yer not a prob just give us a yell. have sent the link on to a few ppl so hopefully will spread a bit :D
Comment by jason treloar on April 18, 2010 at 0:11
thanks alot:)
Comment by Hop on April 18, 2010 at 11:13
Great story Jason, has he been hooked up with everything he needs? Lets us know what we can do.
Comment by Adrian Alderson on April 18, 2010 at 11:15
Jason, give me a call 0419 740 927 lets sort some stuff out.

Cheers

Ado

PS. Thanks Emmy
Comment by Emmy Parr on April 18, 2010 at 12:56
hey had an idea ...
T shirts with brail writing on them .....hav done a few mock up....somthing like 'i ride for justin' i dunno...just an idea anyway .... sure they would sell and bring in some bucks anyway :)
Comment by jason treloar on April 18, 2010 at 13:10
if i only had the money for them:P that would be mad.
Comment by Emmy Parr on April 18, 2010 at 13:13
yer...am thinking mabe speak to a few ppl , they may be able to buy and sell them...like hopkin.... then see if the supplier will do them for a reduced rate...for charity you kno
Comment by jason treloar on April 18, 2010 at 13:27
saaaaaaaweeet.:)

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