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August 17, 2012

Commerce Parks Foundation to visit Alliance Skatepark

Donations to go toward Commerce Skatepark Project

By Caleb Slinkard The Commerce Journal

COMMERCE — The Commerce Parks Foundation is hosting a new fund-raiser this Saturday that will give local skaters the opportunity to enjoy Alliance Skatepark of Grand Prairie. The event is open to all in-line/roller skaters, scooters and bike riders as well as skateboarders of all ages and skill levels, according to Commerce Parks Foundation President Barbara Lenington.

The fund-raiser will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and transportation from Commerce is available. A bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. Local skaters will be eligible for prizes based on the amount of donations they raise and supporters they sign up. Prizes will include gift cards from national skateboard retailer Zumiez, Subway, and McDonald’s, T-shirts and more.

“Alliance Skatepark is a huge, partially-covered skatepark that was hit by tornados last year, and has recently been remodeled,” Lenington said.

The minimum donation for the event is $15, and all donors will receive a “swag bag” full of discounts and freebies, according to Lenington. All skaters will need a waiver and a participation form, which can be turned in at the event.

The Commerce Parks Foundation is dedicated to building a concrete, durable skatepark at Centennial Park in Commerce. The foundation has been actively planning the park and collecting donations for more than a year, and has held four SKATE competition fund-raisers at the City Park.

The foundation has begun two sponsoring programs at the beginning of the year to both promote donations and honor donors. The corporate donor recognition program allows companies and organizations to donate either cash or in-kind donations to the Parks Foundation and receive an engraved marble tile that will be permanently mounted and displayed at the skatepark. The Commerce Parks Foundation recently received a $5,000 donation from the prestigious Tony Hawk Foundation.

For individual or smaller donations, the Parks Foundation began a engraved brick paver program. The pavers will be engraved as well and featured in one of the walkways leading to the skatepark. All donations are tax deductible as the Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 903-886-7697 or email commerceskateparkproject@gmail.com

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