STOKED hosts charity sample sale and holiday party

STOKED hosts charity sample

| Published Nov 12, 2014

Press release:

Los Angeles, CA (November 12, 2014) – STOKED, the leading national nonprofit organization that aims to promote personal development, academic achievement and healthy living to underserved youth through action sports culture, will hold a Charity Sample Sale and Holiday Party in Los Angeles on December 6th, 2014, Powered by Group Y.

Brands including Vans, Oakley, DC, Stussy, Volcom, Skullcandy, Staple, Timberland and Zoo York have donated their overstock gear and samples to be sold at discounts up to 70% off retail price. Athletes will donate their gear to be sold at deeply discounted rates as well. Participating athletes and personalities include Paul Rodriguez, Chaz Ortiz, Kelly Clark, Sal Masekela, Manny Santiago and Bastien Salabanzi. The event will be open to the public and all sales will directly support STOKED’s youth development programs in Los Angeles.

“We’re stoked to see that so many brands and athletes stepped up and gave product for this event. We think that this event is perfect for our LA supporters and will give them the chance to support STOKED and shop for the holiday season.” says Steve Larosiliere, President and Founder of STOKED. The event will be held at Experiential Marketing Company BeCore’s downtown LA office, at 1652 Mateo St., Los Angeles, CA 90021. Both the sample sale and party will take place from 610pm and tickets can be purchased at www.stoked.org/laholidayevent.

To get involved, please contact:

Steve Larosiliere

losangeles@stoked.org

6467103600

About Stoked

STOKED, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded in 2005 by Steve Larosiliere and Sal Masekela, host of the Red Bull Signature Series, on the belief that the courage and perseverance needed to learn how to skateboard, snowboard, and surf would be an ideal way to teach those life skills to youth from disadvantaged urban communities. STOKED’s mission is to promote personal development, academic achievement, and healthy living to underserved youth through action sports culture. STOKED operates in both New York City and Los Angeles, providing action sports, afterschool, community service, and mentoring programs, and has developed partnerships with a vast array of public schools and other nonprofit organizations to reach its intended population. For more information about Stoked, please visit www.stoked.org.

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