The top four finalists in the Shecker Foundation’s most recent “Be the Change” initiative to help action sports athletes and children are: Help Tanner Compete Again, Just Like Me Foundation, Life Rolls On, and Team Parker for Life.
These finalists were selected among various entries submitted from organizations and individuals across the country.
The finalist with the most votes will receive support and a $10,000 financial grant from the Sheckler Foundation to help make its vision a reality, according to a media release.
Per the release, the finalists include:
- Help Tanner Compete Again – Four months ago, 19-year-old Tanner Cislaw suffered a spinal cord injury after a rock climbing accident. Help Tanner get the adaptive sports equipment needed to become a competitive athlete once again.
- Just Like Me Foundation – Just Like Me Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that is dedicated to enriching the lives of children, teens and young adults with special needs through year-round activities and events.
- Life Rolls On – Life Rolls On is all about supporting the youth with disabilities in communities around the country. Our signature quality of life program is called They Will Skate Again.
- Team Parker for Life – Helping our brave heroes in their fight against cancer! TPFL’s “Hero 4 Life” program supports families with a child fighting cancer with special packages, gifts and financial assistance for rent/mortgage, medical bills, groceries and gas.
For additional information and to cast your vote for a finalist, visit the Sheckler Foundation.
[Source(s): Sheckler Foundation, Business Wire]
