Surf 2 The Surf
On June 5, 2010, Marion Karr, a long time skateboard enthusiast and respected business leader from Statesville, NC, started out on the first ever cross-state long distance skateboard ride to be attempted in the state of North Carolina. Karr's goal was to raise awareness for those living with brain injury and to benefit Hind's Feet Farm. Hind's Feet Farm is a unique facility dedicated to serving persons living with brain injury.
Karr's odyssey began in Ashville, NC on June, 5 and ended at Carolina Beach on June 15. He travelled 496 miles through rain, heat, and high humidity to reach his goal. With the endurance of a cross country marathon runner there were days when Karr put in 50 to 70 miles which literally puts "long distance" in the discipline of long distance skateboarding.
Marion and his crew were joined by fellow skaters from the Appalachian region for portions of his journey. Helmets were given away to children and teens at skateboard safety clinics along the way. In the end Karr's goal was met and more.
While raising awareness and funding for a great cause Marion also inspired fellow skateboarders to keep on pushing and to be passionate about their goals no matter how small or large. "That will be inspiration in action" says Karr.
Photograph of Marion at Carolina Beach by Mike Adams. Thank you Mike!
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