Eugene, Ore. – Today (September 14, 2016) Jack Smith came through Eugene on a historic journey across America.  He will become the first person to ride an electric powered skateboard across America. His journey, which is called Evolve Across America - the First Electric Skateboard Crossing of America - In Support of Board Rescue, is sponsored by Evolve Skateboards, the leading manufacturer of electric skateboards. Jack held a kick-off event at Sand Master Park in Florence on 9/13 and today began his trip from just west of Eugene.  The trip will end in Williamsburg, Virginia.

The ride across America will serve as a means to draw attention to, and raise funds for Board Rescue, a 501(c)(3) public benefit non-profit corporation dedicated to providing skateboards and safety equipment to organizations in the United States that work with underprivileged, at-risk and special needs children. 

Jack, the founder of the Monterey Bay Skate Museum, has pushed a conventional skateboard across America on four different occasions (1976, 1984, 2003 and 2013) and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. This journey will also mark the 40^th anniversary of his first skateboard ride across America. 

Ed Nadalin, former freestyle skateboarding world champion, will serve as the support vehicle driver. Ed is also a professional filmmaker and will document the entire journey. The footage will be used to produce a documentary on Jack's journey.

Photos and two videos from today are available here.  

Related links:
2013 – A Push to Remember – Website
2013 – A Push to Remember – Facebook page
2003 - Skateboarding Across America 2003 - On Board for Lowe Syndrome (Documentary)
1976 – The First Skateboard Push Across America

Sponsors:

Evolve Skateboards
Levis/Dockers

For more information contact: Jack Smith, jack@mbskate.com, 805-610-3565