Skateboard Project “Toronto”
Timothy Dennis – Creating WORLD-WIDE buzz for local Toronto CJ Skateboard Park
British lad Timothy Dennis travels the world and sets the stage to raise awareness for streetKids international utilizing local skateboarding park
Tim Dennis “RamblingRat” creatorTimothy Dennis of the popular and innovative expedition concept “RamblingRat” has partnered with CJ Skateboard Park and School in Toronto Canada owner/organizer Jay Mandarino.
Timothy Dennis has driven across land and shipped across sea on an “around the world” journey to raise awareness for Toronto established, and world-wide organization, streetKids international www.streetkids.org along the way. In doing so he collaborates with local youth shelters and skateboarding parks to connect with kids all around the world.
“I’ve travelled over 41000km on this journey, connecting with youth from around the world..they want and need places like CJ Skateboarding Park to socialize, exercise and have fun”, said expedition and Rambling Rat creator, Timothy Dennis.
Meeting in Toronto, Timothy Dennis and Jay Mandarino hit it off immediately. Besides both having overcome the challenges of dyslexia, Tim and Jay are also committed to helping youth. Timothy and Jay will be collaborating to help supply the use of free skateboards and facilities to youth to that can’t afford such fun activities. Further, Jay will incorporate the Rambling Rat character logo, Dylan, in his upcoming book that will teach kids to skateboard.
Their efforts will not only be felt here in Canada but will also be evident along Tim’s journey as he continues on from Canada through the US, Central and South America, onto New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia and India and Africa.
This is no small feat but with the help of local groups like CJ Skateboarding, they can impact the world.
Kenny Thomas “RamblingRat” youth representative with Chris ButonThe RamblingRat skateboarding projects were initiated by Kenny Thomas 15 of Smithers British Columbia, Kenny met Tim in December last year when Kenny came up with the idea, following its success in his home town Kenny traveled with Tim as youth representative and set up a similar project in Prince George, this has inspired Tim and Jay to carry this further.
“I don’t think Kenny realized how many people his idea could reach when we first hooked up” said Tim Denis
Tim Dennis interviewed by Global TV CanadaAbout Tim Dennis
Launching from Dalbeattie, Scotland, in May of 2008, Tim set out in a custom designed Toyota LandCruiser and has been circumnavigating the globe to apply his expedition principles of: Endurance, Education and Awareness. His journey has captured media attention in Japan, Russia and most recently throughout western Canada.
Jay Mandarino teaching at CJ SkateparkAbout Jay Mandarino and CJ Skateboard Park and School
A highly successful entrepreneur(and skateboard champion in the mid 70’s), Jay Mandarino dedicates much of his time to educate and inspire all youth which also includes those living with learning disabilities. Mr. Mandarino was also the feature in Canada’s Profit magazine which was entitled “Entrepreneur overcomes Dyslexia”
He also has been interviewed by many other publications, news papers and
live broadcasts. His theme is always spreading the word that any one can
be successful and empowering youth and adults not to give up and try!
The co-owner of 13 companies, Jay’s latest’s not-for-profit business is The C.J. Skateboard Park & School Inc in Etobicoke.Their mission statement is to serve all kids and youth in the community including special needs kids who are learning disabled, Autistic, ADHD and or challenged in some way. Check out his personal website www.jaymandarino.com
C.J. Skateboard Park & School Inc (A -Not-For-Profit-Company) 60 Horner Avenue
Etobicoke, Canada ON M8Z 4X3 www.cjskateboardpark.com
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