Always Love Initiatives for a Good Cause
Posted by Robin Malau | Filed under Business, Charity, Cool Sites, Good Cause..., boardriding
I just get pass through a very cool website, Azriel Clothing. I am not going to write a review here because i think from their own words, people can simply understand what this company is all about.
From their About Page:
Azriel Clothing started with the idea to make sick clothes at an affordable price all the while helping others less fortunate. Founded in Bend, Oregon Azriel is a socially conscience company with a deep rooted belief in helping the community and others around them. 10% of everything Azriel sells goes to children’s charities. Along with this Azriel is currently working on a shirt project to financially aid the family of Tyler Eklund, a 14 year old snowboarder who was paralyzed at a competition this last year.
However, they also stated what and how they support Team Eklund:
Tyler Eklund, The Bend, Oregon 14-year old paralyzed in a snowboarding accident in Nevada is now recovering at Portland’s Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Tyler suffered an injury to the C3 section of his vertebrate in a snowboarding accident this last winter. The nerves in his body are not healing like doctors had hoped. When he injured these nerves, the damaged extended downwards, and while lower body nerves such as ones of hands of fingers can heal themselves, the nerves in the spine cannot.
Doctors say he will only be able to use the top 2 segments of spine and his head. Theses sections do not include control of his extremities or lungs. Chances are he will need a respirator for the rest of his life and a home to accommodate his immobility.
75% of every shirt sold goes to the Eklund family to help in aide the construction and renovation of their house to make it accessible for Tyler.
I’ve been working at boardriding industry for about 5 years, make a lot of good connection, get to know the industry better through industry reports until i left my (corporate) work last month. The picture of the industry in my head is full of fake corporates, jocks and ignorance. That’s how i left anyway.
So it’s a very nice feeling everytime i find a cool company in the industry exist not only for the money and sh*t (who don’t like money anyway, i just want to continue to have money with style…) but also for a good cause. Which is rare to find these days.
Check Azriel Clothing here, a very good web design as well!
Quiksilver New American Marketing Director
Posted by Robin | Filed under Business, boardriding
From Adage:
Quiksilver continue to grow its customer base beyond its surf, snow and skateboarder roots. The company has hired Greg Perlot, strategic director and co-founder and partner of its Los Angeles shop 72 and Sunny, as its top American marketing director.Greg Perlot, 44, will become senior VP-marketing of Quiksilver Brands Americas, reporting to its president, Steve Tully. Mr. Perlot has been working as a “creative consultant” to the company for three years, the company said in announcing the hire.
The Nixon Art Mosh
Posted by Robin | Filed under Cool Sites, boardriding, cool event
From Nixon site:
The Nixon Art Mosh is a rotating art installation open for one evening of fun featuring the artwork from local artists, athletes and friends. The November 16th stop will also showcase items from Nixon’s exclusive LTD Collection, featuring watches made from Tony Hawk’s skatedeck as well as the leather jacket from Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler.
Featured artists include: Taylor Dunfee, Grant Brittain, Chivo, Dustin Ortiz, Tyler Nelson, Michael Carter, Dave Swift, Rob Machado, Axel Pauporte, Anthony Ghiglia and Randy Laybourne
Entertainment will be provided by DJ Chris Cote. We invite you to join Nixon from 7-11pm for an evening of drinks, appetizers, music and the great art that San Diego has to offer.
Nixon Art Mosh
1037 J Street
San Diego, CA 92101
