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

Comment by Emmy Parr on May 6, 2010 at 14:42: hey jason been speaking to sydney at concrete wave , would like a write up...sooo was wondering if i could speak to you at some point about it , what you want included etc...get some more info off you.
also we would need some pics, and need permission of the photographer, so if you take them yourself, or someone you know that would probably be teh easiest way to go.
if you could email me , with your home phone number and i can give you a call and talk it over, just find it a bit easier than email with this kinda stuff.
my email is
mypinkroom@hotmail.com

drop as a line ASAP
xox emmy

Comment by Sue Wickenden on May 6, 2010 at 17:29: Very cool Ms Em. Love ya work honey. xo

Comment by Hammer on May 7, 2010 at 10:27: All

Order with justins goodies is on the way. I expect to get them in Vic in the next two weeks. He will have a red smashing skateboard bag, shorts and t-shirt.

Premium Member Comment by Bullet Man on May 22, 2010 at 10:34: So rad that you guys r doin this...wish i could be there. Good on ya kiddo!

Comment by Hammer on May 22, 2010 at 14:25: All,

the gear has arrived in Victoria. I have got a sick red park bag for him, a pair of shorts, a skate sack, a tshirt and stickers. I would like to organize a visit ASAP so I can handover the gear to Justin and take some cool pictures of him.
Mail me on decenthardwarevictoria@gmail.com or call me on 0427431718 to set up apointment

Comment by Jeremy Rodgers on June 1, 2010 at 22:14: great work Jason good to see some one taking time out to share the stoke of skating to someone that has no vision it is just such a cool thing.

Premium Member Comment by Fitz on July 20, 2010 at 23:37: Only just discovered this thread now.

Good on you Jason for lending your support to Justin.
Great to see everyone able to help out aswell.

It really makes a difference to know that the majority of people in our community are ready to give, in world that's geared up to take and only care about number 1.

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