Get Rad For Ray 2016
6/19/2016
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Atlanta GA at Kennesaw skatepark. Hundreds of people came out to celebrate the life of Wilmington, NC native Ray Underhill . The world lost Ray in 2008, after his long battle with Chordoma, a rare but relentless spinal cancer. To honor his life, Ray’s family and friends have joined the City Of Kennesaw to host the Get Rad For Ray presented by Kennesaw Skateshop. TonyHawk Foundation and friends organized the Get Rad For Ray presented to celebrate the life and legacy of one of skateboarding’s all-time greats, Ray Underhill.


Jake Wooten tweaking a stalefish


Jaws stale 540


Pete Kelly


Tony Hawk


Jaws is a maniac


Lester Kasai


Lester Kasai


Mike Rodgers Grind for Life


Mike McGill Smith Vert


Ben Rayburn


Ray Underhill’s wife speaks to the crowd


Kevin Staab


Tony Hawk 540


Lizzie Armanto


Jake Wooten burning up blocks


Ben Rayburn


Jake Wooten


Birdman tucks one over


Ben Rayburn


The Boardr judging and what not


Lizzie Armanto
All photography by Brian Twitty http://shootbt.smugmug.com/ Insta #shootbt
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Ray Underhill Foundation
The Ray Underhill Foundation raises money to help families that are affected by Chordoma and other cancers, to help them cover expenses that are not paid for by health insurance or government funding. The organization was established in memory of Ray Underhill, a father, husband, friend, and professional skateboarder who passed away in 2008 after a long battle with Chordoma. www.GetRadForRay.org
Tony Hawk Foundation promotes and provides technical assistance and funds for high-quality public skateparks in low-income areas throughout the United States visit www.tonyhawkfoundation.org
The Boardr
The Boardr is a group of friends specializing in what they have loved since first sight: Skateboarding. They create and run fun, authentic events, both large and small.The Boardr is committed to pushing skateboarding on all levels. For more information, visit www.TheBoardr.com
Grind For Life
http://www.grindforlife.org/
Every dollar donated to Grind for Life has an impact. Our finantial assistance to families suffering from the effects of Cancer is only possible through with your donations, every dollar makes a difference. It’s simple really, your donations effect peoples lives, and that is what Grind for Life is all about, helping people with Cancer!