19 Years Cancer Free in 2022

On September 3rd 2003 I Had a 17+ hour surgery, a cranial-facial resection with a brain-lift, removal of right eye, cheekbone, and half of the roof of my mouth and some of my teeth. Moved 3 of my stomach muscles into my face to fill the space. Everyday is a Gift. Take Nothing for Granted. Since 2007 GFL Has Given Out $362,598.00 to Help People with Travel Costs When Traveling a Long Way for Cancer Treatments. Thousands of Care Packages Sent Out and Given Away at Events. I Have Been at almost 1000 events Meeting People and Sharing My Story to Give People Hope. Thank You Everybody for Supporting GFL

Dew Tour GFL Booth Des Moines Iowa July 29th 30 th 2022

Thank You Dew Tour and Everybody for your Great Work and Support Photo By Bryce Kanights

GFL Series Adaptive Skateboarding 2022

And That’s How You Do It Thank You Everyone for Doing Skateboarding at It’s Very Best Repost from @usaskateboarding We check in with @grindforlifeorg’s Mike Rogers for a Grind for Life Adaptive Skateboarding 2022 Mid Season Recap Presented by USA Skateboarding & Toyota. Watch as adaptive skateboarders @justinthebishop, @asfvision, @danthemancina and @thetiapearl speak on the importance and impact of adaptive skateboarding contests.

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@toyotausa @teamtoyota #teamtoyota #usaskateboarding #olympicskateboarding #adaptiveskateboarding #theboardr

GFL Series Stop 3 at New Smyrna April 2nd 2022

We returned to New Smyrna, Florida for another stop this weekend. Chaz has photos and Bowser has video.

Thank You Everybody for your Great Work and Support

Stop 2 #gflseries at Zephyrhills Skate Park March 19th 2022

The city of Zephyrhills, Florida hosted another stop of the Grind for Life Series last weekend. Chaz has photos and Bowser has video. Thanks to everyone there who made it another fun stop.

RECAP: Grind for Life Series at St Pete Stop 1 February 12th 2022

St Pete set a new record for entries at a GFL Series. With 231 entries at this stop, our day that started at 7am didn't end until well past 9pm. Photography from Chaz and video from Bowser are below along with results. The next stop is Zephyrhills on March 19th.

USA Skateboarding Year End Review 2021

Grind for Life's Mike Rogers and The Boardr's Ryan Clements take us through the Grind for Life Adaptive Skateboarding 2021 Year in Review Presented by USA Skateboarding and Toyota.

Grind For Life Year in End Report 2021

Grind For Life has Been Able to Do It’s Mission But It has Not Been Easy for Last Two Years with Coronavirus Pandemic . No Big Fundraising Events Like @clashatclairemont and Other Big Events Canceled. Not Able to get Products for fundraising because of shortages But This Year GFL has been able to Help 34 Patients, 4 received multiple checks 48 Care Packages and giveaways to Patients and Families at Events 20 GFL Community Night Events at Cocoa Beach skate park 8 skateboard contests #gflseries @theboardr Throughout Florida plus Charleston South Carolina YMCA Re-Grand Opening and YMCA GFL Day with @alexsorgente @dewtour Des Moines Iowa GFL Booth Kindhumans] Filming for GFL Documentary with #goproforacause Tampa Pro and Tampa Am GFL Booth @spottampa Skateboard Camp June, July, December Surfing Santas Event GFL Booth @surfingsantas @floridasurfmuseum Thank You Everyone for All Your Years of Love and Support #grindforlifeorg #gflseries @usaskateboarding Kindhumans]

Surfing Santas GFL Donation 2021

Super Nice Donation from @surfingsantas @floridasurfmuseum Thank You Everyone for Your Great Work and Support #grindforlifeorg #gflseries #surfingsantas #cocoabeachflorida

Recap Grind for Life Series Contest and Awards December 4th 2021

Thank You Everyone for great Work and support in Helping People with Cancer

The last stop of the year for GFL Series is in Tampa right here at The Boardr HQ. It's also our Annual Awards for the year. Thanks to everyone who supported GFL Series all year, especially our sponsors: Marinela, New Balance Numeric, Jain, Jessup, El Yucateco, Igloo, Red Bull, Zumiez, ProTec, GoPro, Element, and Bones..

Stop 7 Recap: GFL Series at Charleston October 2nd 2021

GFL Series at Charleston had the most entries of all time with 89 in bowl and 132 in street. That combined with rain delays had us at the park from 7am and well past the 12 hour mark by the time we were done. Thanks to the Charleston scene and everyone who came from all around to be part of another GFL.

GFL Seres Stop 6 Ramp 48 2021

We returned to Fort Lauderdale for another stop this weekend before we head to Charleston, South Carolina on October 2. Check some photos and video

Recap: GFL Series at West Melbourne June 12th 2021

It was our first stop at West Melbourne with 160 entries. Thanks to everyone who came through, pushed through the heat, and had a good time with us. See you in Fort Lauderdale at the next one.

Dew Tour MEN’S ADAPTIVE PARK PRESENTED BY TOYOTA | DEW TOUR DES MOINES 2021 By Dew Tour

The Men’s Adaptive Park competition presented by Toyota kicked off Sunday’s final at Dew Tour Des Moines, with each competitor bringing their A-game to the table. Standout moments include Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham’sdrop-in gap from the top of the Toyota extension, Evan Strong’s bean plant to fakie in the deep end, Brandon White starting his run with a nose pick from the Toyota extension, and many more. Watch all the highlights in the video above featuring Mike Rogers, Daniel Pelletier, Mike Minor, Oscar Loreto JR, Daniel Edmonson, Evan Strong, Vinicios Sardi, Justin Bishop, and Felipe Nunes.

Stop 4 of GFL Series May 4th 2021 at Lakeland skate park

We returned to Lakeland for another stop this weekend before we head to West Melbourne on June 12. Thanks to everyone who came out for another fun day of rolling and friendly competition.

Recap: GFL Series at Zephyrhills Stop 3 April 3rd 2021

There were nearly 200 entries and over $3,000 raised by Grind for Life at this stop. Wow, thanks to all of you for the support. The Grind for Life Organizatin is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that assists cancer patients with travel expenses to get the care they need. The GFL Series is a US series of street and park/bowl contests that includes Adaptive Divisions. Check out some coverage from the Zephyrhills stop below.

Recap: GFL Series at New Smyrna Stop 2 March 13th 2021

Another stop for GFL Series went down at New Smyrna. Hope you were there for the good times, friends new and old, and some casual competition. Check GFLSeries.com for future stops.

What is Adaptive Skateboarding at GFLSeries With Oscar Loreto Jr

#GFLSeries​ is a national all ages and skills series of skateboarding contests in both bowl and street. In 2021, we partnered with USA Skateboarding to bring Adaptive Divisions to all stops. Oscar Loreto Jr explains what Adaptive is, how skateboarding fits in, and how the Adaptive Clinics at GFL Series stops will work. Find out more about GFL Series at https://gflseries.com​.

Surfing Santas of Cocoa Beach Helping Grind For Life 2021

Thanks to our many Surfing Santas of Cocoa Beach fans and supporters we (Florida Surf Museum) were able to present a check for $3000 to our featured charity, Grind for Life.

GFL helps cancer patients across the US with money for expenses that are not normally covered by insurance such as gas and hotel expenses. GFL also counsels cancer patients and runs skateboard competitions for youth.

Pictured left to right are John Hughes- FSM executive director, Mike Rogers- GFL executive director, Dalton Smith -FSM board member, and Bill Tweedie- FSM president.