Super Skate Posse Giveback 18: AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK X APB SKATESHOP | HONOLULU

On Dec. 3, 2023 American Savings Bank (ASB) Super Skate Posse, APB Skateshop and Trust for Public Land joined forces once again for the 3rd SSP giveback at Aala Park. 60 keikis from Kalakaua Middle School, Princess Ruth Ke‘elikolani Middle School and other community groups received sneaker from Cons, Destroyer helmets, skateboard and lessons from Shredco Skate School and local skaters. Hawaiian natives Jaime Reyes, Heimana Reynolds, Danny Hamaguchi and Jeff Hartsel were joined by an ill Cons squad of Louie Lopez, Eddie Cernicky and Erik Herrera.

“We’re thrilled to see Aala Skatepark bursting with energy once again as neighborhood kids and families re-discover what a great asset it is,” said Beth Whitehead, executive vice president and chief administrative officer at ASB. “Aala Park has a special place in our hearts, and we are committed to providing fun, safe and healthy opportunities for the community to enjoy.”

“APB is excited to support the Super Skate Posse Giveaway at Aala Skatepark for the third time,” said Chad Hiyakumoto, owner of APB Skateshop. “This event gives Chinatown-Palama neighborhood kids access to a positive new activity while celebrating a skatepark that is iconic to the Honolulu skate scene.”

“Growing up, I loved skateboarding, and it is what I did with all my free time from middle school all the way through college,” said William Grindell, principal of Kalakaua Middle School. “It is heartwarming to know that efforts are being made to make skateboarding accessible to our students, especially those who might face barriers due to financial constraints.”

Big thanks to all the partners: American Savings Bank (ASB), APB Skateshop, Trust for Public Land, Cons, Russell Athletic, Zippys, Stance, Sun Bum, Real Skateboards, Spitfire Wheels, Quantum Bearings, FA Skateboards, Thank You Skateboards, and Chocolate Skateboards.

To learn more about The Skate Posse or to donate, visit https://superskateposse.org

Filmed and edited by RB Umali
Additional filming by Evan Dittig
Thumbnail by Arto Saari