MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – Eight fortunate children in Minot received new skateboards, courtesy of a project initiated by Laird Reed, a local resident. At the start of November, Reed gathered skateboard accessory donations with the aim of assembling complete skateboards. Unexpectedly, the community rallied to contribute not only accessories but also financial gifts. This generosity […]
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – Eight fortunate children in Minot received new skateboards, courtesy of a project initiated by Laird Reed, a local resident.
At the start of November, Reed gathered skateboard accessory donations with the aim of assembling complete skateboards.
Unexpectedly, the community rallied to contribute not only accessories but also financial gifts.
This generosity enabled Reed to acquire eight brand-new skateboards to distribute to children as young as two.
“It’s a fairly sizable skate park, but Minot is quite expansive. I believe there’s plenty of potential for growth regarding skateboarding opportunities. Being a military community means there are many new families arriving and departing throughout the year,” Reed stated.
Approximately 17 kids registered for a skateboard, and Reed chose the recipients via a random selection process.
He expressed a desire to provide boards for everyone and is looking to broaden this effort.
Indeed, another local resident has already reached out to him with ideas for expansion.
“I want to initiate another drive, but this time, I believe it won’t be limited to just skateboards. If we can organize a bike/skateboard drive, I would love to coordinate that,” Reed remarked.
Some families were unable to collect their skateboards on Saturday, but Reed assured that he would arrange for them to receive their new gear.
Reed intends to establish this initiative as a nonprofit organization.
Additionally, he operates a mobile skate shop named “Just Coping.”
For more details, you can check out the Donate to Skate Facebook page.
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