Skate don’t fade

Skate Don't Fade: Help Us Build Opportunity Through Skateboarding

Somewhere in Cape Town today, a young person is standing on the edge of a skatepark watching others ride. Not because they lack talent, determination or potential, but because they cannot afford a skateboard.

For many people, a skateboard is simply a piece of equipment. For others, it becomes a community, a creative outlet, a source of confidence and a reason to believe in themselves. It teaches resilience, discipline and perseverance. More importantly, it creates a sense of belonging.

Skate Don't Fade was established in honour of Sebastian Dos Santos and the values he embodied through skateboarding: community, passion, friendship and opportunity. This is not a campaign about loss. It is a campaign about creating opportunities for young people who may never otherwise have the chance to experience the positive impact that skateboarding can have on their lives.

Across South Africa, many young people face simple but significant barriers to participation. Skateboards, safety equi...