In honor of their dad, Stephen Abram
In lieu of flowers, my sister and I created a campaign in honor of our dad, to fund STOKED, a non-profit organization that employs the sports, cultures, and industries of action sports to propel youth from underserved communities to successful futures.
According to The National Bureau of Economic Research, a child’s family income is now the greatest predictor of how successful that child will be as an adult. Children from low income communities are less likely to graduate from high school and more likely to battle low self-esteem. On the flip side, a child with wealthy parents is more likely to graduate from college and pursue a fulfilling career. STOKED comes into inspire underserved teens and give them the resources most middle and upper class families provide for their children, like mentorship, college counseling, resume building and so much more.
We believe that riding a wave, building a skateboard, and gliding down a snowy mountain can show teens that they are capable of greatness. Individual sports force kids to address fear, dig deep, and conquer by trying. In our book, failing is simply a reason to do it again. When they succeed the glory is internal, a feeling of self-accomplishment that instills resilience, confidence and excitement to keep tackling new challenges. STOKED gives access to opportunity, placing kids in environments that not only change their perspective, but also their lives.
Through mentorship, STOKED empowers youth and inspires leaders.
- 4,000 youth served since 2005
- Currently serving 550 youth, in 21 schools, and 3 cities (Visual: NY, LA, CHI)
- 100% of STOKERS who complete 4 years of our program graduate from high school
- Through action sports we accelerate youth development, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
***After donating, a receipt is emailed to you for tax purposes.
Thank you!
Austin Abram
310.780.7586