5th Annual Clash at Clairemont to Crush Cancer 2011

The Krause Family Skate and Bike Park at the Mission Valley YMCA in San Diego will host the fifth Clash at Clairemont. The skate and BMX demo, featuring bands and vendors, serves as a fundraiser for the YMCA and Grind for Life. GFL was founded in 2003 by life-long skater Mike Rogers following two bouts with sarcoma cancer that subjected him to a lengthy surgery, claiming his right eye, cheekbone, parts of the roof of his mouth and several teeth. GFL and the Clash is Rogers' attempt to allay a portion of the steep costs that cancer patients incur. This year welcomes pro skaters Andy Macdonald, Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek, Pierre-Luc Gagnon, and BMX rider Simon Tabron, among others. "We typically get 60-80 of the best skateboarders and BMX professionals and sponsored [amateurs]," said Chris Conway, a member of GFL’s Board of Directors. The street course, pool, and the 100-foot vert ramp (donated by ESPN after the 2006 X Games) will each see action. The best trick contest is on tap for the street riders and a high-air challenge for the vert crew. Agent Orange — the storied punk band that played the first Clash in 2007 -- will perform after the bowl jam to conclude the day. According to Conway, all proceeds are split evenly between GFL and the Mission Valley YMCA. "Our Goal this year is to reach the goal of $20000 in donations at the gate," wrote Conway. "The Clash is a great tool that we use to help people when they're traveling out of state for cancer care or long distances ...

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