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Little Justin

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 Adrian Alderson on April 20, 2010 at 8:21
Just sent an e-mail to Protec, lets see how we go
Comment by Voodoo Longboards on April 20, 2010 at 8:21
Guys I can send a helmet down. If this would help. Awesome stuff everyone!
Comment by Adrian Alderson on April 20, 2010 at 8:22
Hey Em, just pointing out that in cold weather they may read something different on you girls (;-)>
Comment by Emmy Parr on April 20, 2010 at 8:24
lo , well they are'nt actually 'feelable' T's they just have dots on them....
so there!!
childish arguement i kno .....I WIN!
Comment by matty leadfoot on April 20, 2010 at 8:30
fantastic story! you guys are the best!

Premium Member Comment by Ching on April 20, 2010 at 8:30
plenty of cheap lids around in melbourne. pretty sure he can buy one considering he's getting everything else he needs for free! jason, follow up with hemleys about the any of the other stuff you need.
Comment by Sue Wickenden on April 20, 2010 at 8:32
Em, if they were embroidered they could be braille... :) Great idea honey.
Comment by Emmy Parr on April 20, 2010 at 8:33
taruuuu, just thinking cost-wise...prinntings cheaper...
should get this up and going
just not sure how...best to leave it to someone who knows what heyre doing :P

Premium Member Comment by Dani on April 20, 2010 at 9:35
Cool to see everyone helping out. What is the fundraiser for? He has everything but a helmet now thanks to Ado doesn't he?

Premium Member Comment by Dani on April 20, 2010 at 9:38
In fact the write up says that helmet, gloves and pads were already given to him? I thought Adrian was donating gloves?

It says he already has a helmet, why does he need another?

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