TL;DR: He’s arguably one of the most recognizable ambassadors for skateboarding, and his charitable outfit, the Tony Hawk Foundation announced a new partnership with BitPay, allowing donors to give with bitcoin cash (BCH) and bitcoin core (BTC).

Tony Hawk Foundation Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash Donations



The Tony Hawk Foundation (THF) “fosters lasting improvements in society with an emphasis on supporting youth in low-income communities through skateboarding programs and the creation of skateparks,” reads its mission. Now, users of the popular BitPay card can donate in cryptocurrency to support the foundation’s work. Since 2002, the THF has awarded more than “$9-million to 623 communities in all 50 States. The Foundation’s International Program has provided technical support to skatepark projects on every continent and awarded $150,000 to assist educational programs in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa.”

This was only true in December. https://t.co/5cVqldKzZB — Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) February 7, 2018

BitPay claims to support over 100 non-profits, processing $37 million in donations since 2017. American National Red Cross, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Greenpeace, The Water Project, Teach for America, and the Wikimedia Foundation are other projects supported by the payments processor.

THF Executive Director Miki Vuckovich explained, “THF has long been recognized for our innovative approach to building communities, and we’re excited to offer this great new way to support our work.” Hawk, of course, is well known for his prowess on the streets, in empty pools and backyards, eventually bringing skateboarding to the mainstream through artistry and skill. He’s probably best known, ironically, as a video game brand. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game debuted at the turn of the present century, and has gone on to become something of an institution for the genre. Hawk himself has flirted with cryptocurrency for years, hinting at an interest in the subject matter through tweets and off-hand comments.

Those who donate to his foundation give the organization flexibility in how they receive funds ultimately. THF has the choice to accept help from BitPay in the form of cryptocurrency like BCH, fiat, or some kind of ratio. For cash-hungry organizations, such an arrangement can be a lifesaver economically in the sense processing fees associated with cryptocurrency are much less than that of traditional credit cards, even if the THF takes 100% of the donations in conversion to fiat. BitPay donors also receive acknowledgment of their gift for tax purposes.

DISCLOSURE: The author holds cryptocurrency as part of his financial portfolio, including BCH.

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