Lasting Legacy of Tony Hawk: A Look at the Influence on History

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How the contributions of Tony Hawk continue to shape the world today.

Tony Hawk, nicknamed Birdman, is a celebrated American professional skateboarder and entrepreneur. He is recognized as a pioneer in vertical skateboarding and famously landed the first documented '900' trick. Hawk founded the skateboard company Birdhouse and licensed the popular 'Tony Hawk's' skateboarding video game series with Activision in 1999. Although he retired from professional competition in 2003, Hawk remains a highly influential figure and is considered one of the greatest skateboarders ever.

2002: Creation of the Tony Hawk Foundation

In 2002, Tony Hawk created the Tony Hawk Foundation in response to the lack of safe and legal skateparks in America. The foundation supports skatepark projects.

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2007: Athletes for Hope charity founded

In 2007, Tony Hawk and other athletes founded the charity Athletes for Hope, an organization that aims to inspire all people to volunteer and support their communities through the actions of professional athletes.

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2015: Robert Wood Johnson Sports award

In 2015, the Tony Hawk Foundation received the Robert Wood Johnson Sports award, which honors recipients for their innovative and influential approaches to using sports to build a culture of health in their communities.

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June 2018: Tony Hawk Foundation awards

As of June 2018, Tony Hawk's foundation has awarded US$5.8 million, aiding 596 skatepark projects.

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2020: Tony Hawk Foundation name change

In 2020, the Tony Hawk Foundation changed its name to The Skatepark Project to better describe the organization's mission.

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