July 11th, 2015 - New Pro Model Now Available!
Today my new pro model skateboard came
out, "Canopic Jars" as part of Outbreak
Boards Sun God series. This is my 14th pro model.
Stoked. Available at all skate shops and direct
through Outbreak. Click here to order
direct. Click here to view
full size. It's been a great summer. Just came
back from a week in the mountains. Made it to the
top of Bald Knob. It's the highest summit of Back
Allegheny Mountain in Pocahontas County, West
Virginia. I got to spend my 42nd birthday in the
mountains. Many thanks to friends and family for
the birthday wishes! Lots of exciting things
ahead, stay tuned! - Doug
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July 3rd, 2015 - Beyond the Board Exhibit Takes
Flight!
That's right folks, items from my career
are now on display. The Beyond the Board exhibit
has begun in my hometown of Wooster at the Wayne
County Public Library. The exhibit runs from now
till the end of July. The exhibit is located in
the central gallery near the back entrance. I'm
promoting my new book and literacy through
different libraries throughout the summer.
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June 27th, 2015 - Cardington Street Festival
Had a an amazing weekend at the
Cardington Street Festival. The weather held out
for us for the skate contest and festivities. So
many new and familiar faces. I've been doing this
event for over 10 years now. It's near the town
of Mt.Gilead where all my family roots are based
and where my parents grew up and fell in love.
The first year I did this event all my
grandparents where there to attend and see me in
my element. They have all since passed but I felt
their presence throughout the day. Thanks to the
Friends of Cardington and everyone involved in
the event.
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June 23rd, 2015 - Childtime Learning Center
Michigan
Had an amazing day speaking to the kids
at the Childtime Learning Center in Michigan. So
many smiling faces and a very receptive audience.
It was well worth the long drive. Mission
accomplished. Back on the road!
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June 21st, 2015 - National Go Skate Day!
I started skated in 1986 in good ol'
Wooster Ohio. Lots of places and events I could
spend on national Go Skateboarding Day today. I
chose to spend it where I first started pushing
wood. Thanks to all the skaters and supporters
that came out to join in the fun! Congratulations
to all the winners. Great day, great vibes, great
skating, great weather.
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June 13th, 2015 - Willard Showdown 2015
Skateboard Contest
The Willard Showdown skate competition
was a blast yesterday. Thanks everyone who came
out for the event. They said rain all week but
the skate Gods let us have pure sunshine. Great
vibes, great skating, great people. Next week is
national Go Skateboarding Day. Check tour dates
for more info! - Doug
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June 12th, 2015 - Orrville Boys and Girls Club
Summer is off to a great start! Last
week I did a book signing with Authors for Cause.
Spoke yesterday at the Boys and Girls Club in
Orrville to some awesome awesome receptive kids.
Full calander this summer, stay tuned! - Doug
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April 15th, 2015 - Pinwheels for Prevention,
Donations, Akron Children's Hospital, Howard
Jones
(top left) A pinwheel from the Wayne
County Children's Advocacy Center in recognition
of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The pinwheels
are a representation of how it requires everyone
coming together to protect children. (top right)
March 4th, On the road today, be sure to stop by
West Hill Baptist today from 9-4pm for their
mission trip auction. I have donated a framed
signed poster, helmet and book to help the cause.
(bottom left) March 2nd, I visited Akron
Children's Hospital last night. These kids have
the strength and courage of thunder. Truly
remarkable. Words can't explain how the parents
feel and the shock they are going through. To
have their dream child in critical condition
teetering the line of life and death. (bottom
right) March 15th, Truly an amazing weekend on
the road. Great friends, adventures and most of
all reconntecting with my musical father Howard
Jones! Lots ahead for the spring and summer! Stay
tuned! - Doug
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February 26th, 2015 - Celebration of Nations
2015 is off to a great start. I'm deeper
into writing my 4th book and booking lots of
eclectic events. Today I had an amazing event at
Shisler Center at the Celebration of Nations,
dancing Zumba alongside Debora Galaz and Maria
Gonzalez. It's hard to believe it was 10 years
ago I was touring with the Newsboys, had my face
on X-Air deodorant and body wash bottles in
stores across the nation. Where has the time
gone? I'm blessed to still be a professional
athlete and the snowball of events and memories
that have taken place. Lots of fun events ahead,
stay tuned! - Doug
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December 31st, 2014 - Happy New Year!
Best
of 2014! Thanks to everyone who helped make 2014
a great success. Many thanks to all my friends,
sponsors, and all the special people that
populate my small bubble. Thank you, truly. -
Doug
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December 25th, 2014 - Merry Christmas!
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November 26th, 2014 - Smithville Middle School
Had an amazing afternoon with the
students of Smithville Middle School. The
audience was beyond receptive to my words and
energy. The school theme today was that of
gratitude and thanks which was simple to weave
into my presentation. So much to be thankful for
in life. Today was special. And tomorrow is
Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Thankful for the close friends and family that
are there for the good times and the bad times.
I'm thankful for the here and now. I'm grateful
to be in a position to reach others. Thankful for
my timeline of events that has led me here. I'm
thankful for all the inspirational people I've
met in my travels. - Doug
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October 25th, 2014 - Miles for Madison/Strides
for Shannon
Today's event Miles for Madison/Strides
for Shannon turned out amazing. The autumn's
warmth allowed for an enlightening 5K for well
over 550 participants. So many warm faces and
hearts were on hand. I made some friends and fans
and encouraged many smiles. The strongest and
definitive moment of the evening for me was
connecting with Shannon's mother as she was
leaving the venue. I had words of compassion and
thankfulness to her for inviting me to be a part
of the fundraiser. Her eye contact and lightening
grip handshake of a strong mother jolted me. Her
daughter died of the same type of cancer my
mother died of. I was scheduled to meet Shannon
at the children's hospital days before her
passing. Her mother informed me that Shannon and
her brother had met me before at a skate event
and securely saved their autographs of me.
Shannon's mother and I never spoke a word to each
other before this moment however that long
handshake which transpired into a holding said
volumes. Though no longer with us, those who pass
on are very much still within us and everyone
their lives have touched. Love lives on. Many
events ahead! - Doug
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October 15th, 2014 - Speaking at Waterbury Boys
& Girls Club
Spoke to the great kids at Bgc Waterbury
Boys & Girls club. They were full of energy
and so receptive to my program. Many thanks to
Manny, Janet, and Derek for your help today.
Catching a plane tomorrow morning.Working out at
my hotel tonight I got sentimental about my days
here in Connecticut. It's the 7th year
Southington's Play it Again Sports has flown me
out for events. It's been a flood of memories.
Past few days speaking to so many kids and
signing posters to each and every one of them.
Hopefully planting seeds of inspiration. My
brain, heart, and skateboard landed me here. 5am
tomorrow I'll be boarding a plane for Baltimore,
more events ahead. Much thanks to Janet and the
PIAS crew for everything! Feeling grateful.-
Doug
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October 14th, 2014 - Speaking at Junior Republic
School and Meriden Boys & Girls Club
Today was a busy one. Had a great time
speaking to the teens at CT's Jr. Republic
school. Then it was straight to the Meriden Boys
& Girls club to speak. What a great energized
bunch! Many thanks to Janet and Sierra for
helping with everything. Tomorrow I'll be
speaking at another Boys & Girls club. Back
to the hotel for some sleep. Till next time!-
Doug
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October 13th, 2014 - Bristol Boys & Girls
Club and Play it Again Sports Store In-Store
Signing
Flew in last night into Hartford
Connecticut for some events. What an amazing day
speaking to the kids at Bristol's Connecticut
Boys & Girls club went great. What an awesome
group! The PIAS in-store signing was a blast,
thanks everyone who came out. Ended the night
with dinner at JD's Pizza with the PIAS crew.
Back to the hotel. More events tommorow!-
Doug
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September 10th, 2014 - Bay Village Library
Things are going very well. Book sales
continue to be strong and my new pro model
'Innerscape' by Outbreak is selling well. Today I
spoke at the Bay Village Library. What a great
group of kids. The event started with them
chanting my name which was a nice warm welcome.
Many thanks to everyone who came out to hear me
speak. Great day! - Doug
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September 5th, 2014 - Lodi School Visit
Today I visited Miss Rachel's class. The
kids were a ball of energy stoked on my
skateboarding. I'll be visiting a series of
schools throughout the fall this year. I'm very
passionate about reaching the youth through my
words and my skateboarding. Staying positive, Doug
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August 13th, 2014 - Front Page for New Pro Model
My new pro model deck Innerscape
by Outbreak Boards has found its way to the front
page of the Wooster Weekly. Click here to read
the full article. Stoked on the release of this
new deck drawn by the talents of my artist friend
Carissa Engle. Click here to order
it direct from Outbreak. Many events ahead, it's
an exciting time. Till next time! Doug
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August 5th, 2014 - Honorary Member of the
Learning Garden
On July 17th I got invited to the
Learning Garden and they made me an honorary
member of their camp group. They gave me a member
shirt with all their signatures and gave me the
name "General Skatewalker" How perfect.
Many thanks to Brad, the camp counselors and all
the kids at the Learning Garden. My new pro model
"Innerscape" by Outbreak
Boards is now in skateshops across the nation. Click here to order
it direct from Outbreak. On August 16th I will be
hosted a skate contest in Lexington. Click here for info.
Lots of events and happenings ahead, stay tuned! Doug
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July 15th, 2014 - Wooster Boys and Girls Club
What and amazing afternoon! I spoke to
my hometown's Boys & Girls Club at Edgewood
Middle School. I speak at Boys & Girls clubs
all over the nation, it was extra special talking
to this one in my hometown. To add to the
sentimental mix this building was where I went to
junior high. These kids were great!
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July 10th, 2014 - Akron Children's Hospital and
Birthday
I had an amazing birthday! Thank you
everyone for your very kind birthday wishes. I
spent the day at the Akron Children's Hospital
visiting the kids. I always go to inspire them
but they end up inspiring me. After the visits it
was onto a day of mountain biking and skating. To
top the evening off I got to meet actor and
comedian Rain Pryor - Richard Pryor's daughter. I
couldn't of asked for a better birthday. Many
events ahead, stay tuned! Doug
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June 28th, 2014 - Cardington Street Fair and
skate competition
Today was the Cardington Street Fair.
I've done this event for many years. I'm so
stoked to still be a part of it all. They jetted
me down here and got me a hotel for a couple
nights. The skate contest I hosted was a blast,
plenty of great talent. I then was a judge for
the talent competition then got to jump on stage
with the band Oolong Gurus for their
final song, then finished off the night with
fireworks. Was great to meet so many new people
and see some familiar friends and fans. Back on
the road tomorrow. - Doug
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June 21st, 2014 - Go Skate Day!
Today was national Go Skateboarding Day!
It's like Christmas for skateboarders. Every year
I get invited to do this event all over but every
year I chose my hometown to spend this skate
holiday. I grew up skating the streets of
Wooster. I've skated the globe but I always have
a skate spot in my heart for good ol' Wooster. It
was a great day of skating and rockin out with DJ
Shadow Fox. Many events ahead! - Doug
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June 16th, 2014 - New pro model
"Innerscape"
I'm very excited to introduce my new pro
model skateboard "Innerscape" by
Outbreak Boards. Artwork by the very talented
Carissa Engle. It's been a long time in the
making. I couldn't be more happy with the deck.
Outbreak will be releasing it soon with their
2014 Summer Collection Line. Click here to view
full size. Stay tuned! - Doug
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