Tony Hawk Foundation - Stand Up for Skateparks Event

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Tony Hawk's Project 8 Stand Up For Skateparks Huge Success

Tony Hawk Foundation annual benefit raises record money for public skateparks.

Beverly Hills, CA (November 5, 2006 ) - The Tony Hawk Foundation held its third-annual Tony Hawk's Project 8 Stand Up For Skateparks benefit on Sunday, November 5 in Beverly Hills. Co-chaired by Tony Hawk, Sean Penn, Jamie Lee Curtis, David Spade, Jon Favreau, Benicio Del Toro, Stacy Peralta, Mat Hoffman, Shaun White, Chad Hedrick, Robert Kotick (Activision), and Bob McKnight (Quiksilver), the family-centric carnival included games, music, and a vert demo by Tony and friends. Tony Hawk's Project 8 Stand Up For Skateparks raised more than $950,000 for the Tony Hawk Foundation..

The sold-out event was made possible by Activision, presented by Cartoon Network, and sponsored by göt2b, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Quiksilver, Adio, FUEL TV, Jeep, DUB, Wasserman Foundation, Bell Helmets, Birdhouse, NetJets, Creative Artists Agency, PlayStation, Nixon, and InfoSpace. The 900 guests flocked to an exclusive Beverly Hills estate to watch Tony put on a vert demo with Shaun White, Bucky Lasek, Pierre Luc Gagnon, Jean Postec, and Mat Hoffman.

Many celebrities came to show their support, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Fred Durst, Michael Rapaport, Holly Robinson Peete, Kathy Ireland, David Spade, The Wallflowers' Jakob Dylan, and Jon Favreau.

After the demo, guests helped the Foundation raise record funds during the live auction that featured a "Hawkized" 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Unlimited, customized by DUB, and other unique items, including the opportunity to become a character in the next Tony Hawk Activision video game. Guests were then treated to live music by the Boom Boom HuckJam's Anarchy Orchestra (with guest appearances by Perry Farrell and Men At Work's Colin Hay) and rapper/skater Lupe Fiasco, who performed his hit, "Kick, Push."

The mission of the Tony Hawk Foundation is to help finance and provide guidance in the development of free public skateparks in low-income areas across the United States. Proceeds from Tony Hawk's Project 8 Stand Up For Skateparks will help the Foundation fulfill its mission to create skateparks where they're needed most.

Auction Items

These are just some of the amazing items that were sold during the Live and Silent auctions at Stand Up For Skateparks.

• 2007 Jeep Wrangler Four-Door - First off the line with all amenities, "Hawkized" by DUB into the ultimate weekender vehicle. (Generously donated by Jeep)
• Quiksilver Tyax Heliboarding Trip - Three days for two people, accommodations at Tyax lodge, three days of snowboarding from 43,000 vertical feet. (Generously donated by Quiksilver)
• Gwinbganna Lifestyle Retreat - "7" Queensland fully inclusive of all gourmet organic meals, activities and four spa treatments. (Generously donated by Gwinbganna Lifestyle Retreat)
• Fairmont Kea Lani - Aloha Air first-class tickets for two with accommodations at the Fairmont Kea Lani. (Generously donated by Aloha Airlines)
• Be In The Next Tony Hawk Activision Game - Details to be revealed at Stand Up For Skateparks. (Generously donated by Activision and Neversoft)
• Wahoo's Paradise Playhouse - Life-size skater's paradise playhouse, equipped with electricity, plumbing, flat-screen TV, skate ramp, and all amenities a skater could ask for. (Generously donated by Wahoo's)
• NetJets Private Jet Trip - Enjoy a NetJets private jet for four hours to your destination of choice. (Generously donated by NetJets)
• Phoenix Suns Owner's Box And Jet Transportation - Take a ride in the private Phoenix Sun's Jet for a family of four to fly to and from Phoenix and attend the Sun's game in style in the owner's box. (Generously donated by Dick Heckmann)
• Playstation Portable Autographed By Shaun White - (Generously donated by Sony Computer Entertainment America)
• The Tiffany Mark - Large chronograph watch. (Generously donated by Tiffany & Co.)
• Tony Hawk Limited Edition Nixon Watch - Rare Tony Hawk limited-edition watch made with parts from Tony's personal skateboard. Only five made. (Generously donated by Nixon)
• Bobbi Brown Professional Leather Cosmetic Tackle Box - Fully loaded with the newest products, includes a make-over at an LA Bobbi Brown counter. (Generously donated by Bobbi Brown)
• Becky City Original Handbags - Made by New York artist Beck(y) from Tony Hawk's used personal skateboards. (Generously donated by Beck(y))
• Meet American Idols - American Idol summer tour tickets and meet-and-greet with the Idols. (Generously donated by Mitch Slater)
• Yamaha Motorcycle - Includes lessons at Yamaha's training school. (Generously donated by Yamaha)
• Mat Hoffman Autographed Bike - Mat's personal BMX bike, to be signed by Mat after he rides it in the Stand Up For Skateparks Vert Demo. (Generously donated by Mat Hoffman)
• Lunch With U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer - Lunch at the Senators' Capitol dining room with tour of the White House and visit with Senator Barbara Boxer. (Generously donated by Senator Barbara Boxer)
• Allerca - The Ashera has the look and markings of a leopard. The Ashera is ALLERCA'S ultra exotic cat and makes a stunningly unique pet for the whole family. (Generously donated by ALLERCA)
• Camp Woodward Experience - One week at world-renowned Camp Woodward skate camp. (Generously donated by Gary Ream)
• Shaquille O'Neal Signed Authentic Jersey - (Generously donated by Shaquille O'Neal)
• Travis Barker Drum Lesson - One-hour drum lesson with Travis Barker, plus signed drum head and Famous Stars and Straps gear. (Generously donated by Travis Barker)
• Invicta Anatomic Lady Chronograph - Swiss made chronograph ETA G15. 211 movement. 6 jewels.
• Anatomic Men Chronograph - Swiss made Chronograph 5040d movement. 13 jewels.
• DJ Splyce - Have DJ Splyce spin at your next corporate or private event. Three-hour gig valued at $5,000. Featured on CNN's Larry King Live, in US Weekly Magazine, and recently named Best DJ by Los Angeles Magazine, performed at the 2006 Grammy celebration and played Janet Jackson's 40th Birthday Party.
• Suddenly Slimmer (Westwood) - Lose 6-20 inches in 1 hour with the Suddenly Slimmer body wrap. The exclusive mineral body wrap will rid your body of toxins and visibly tighten and tone your figure. Featured on the Tyra Banks Show and US Weekly
• Portofino Sun Spa & Boutique, Beverly Hills - Customize your own spray tan to a color that is perfect for you. Portofino is known as LA's premiere tanning spa for celebrities and savvy tanaholics.
• Manak Couture - Diamond "Honeycomb pattern" drop earrings with detailed scroll design on the back in 18K white gold and 2.5 ct of diamonds. Earrings Valued at $5,200. Manak Couture specializes in high-quality colored & white diamonds as well as colored precious & semi-precious stones.
• Pinz Bowling Center, Studio City - Kids Party Pack for 10 & Gift Basket from Pinz Bowling Center, the perfect space to entertain adults and kids.