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CHARLESTON, SC— Have an old skateboard getting dusty in the closet? Are you really using that longboard? Then it’s time to recycle the old sports gear you have. And, help kids, both little and big, have a toy this holiday. In an “active green” way! Air & Earth announce they’ll be hosting their unique “active green” Toy Drive again for the 2010 Holiday. By collecting used and new sports gear
& toys to help kids stay active, Air & Earth’s 13 Days of Xmas runs from December 1 – 24, 2010. Some call it a modern day surf shop, others an action sports center. Any way you put it, Air & Earth are simply “big kid” toy stores in Charleston. Founders Adam Von Ins and Elea Faucheron are so thankful for the support Charleston has given them, they created the 13 Days of Xmas last year. With a dual focus on exercising and recycling, it became a huge success. In 2009, this unique toy drive collected more than 1,000 used toys and recycled them to locals in need. Including 27 families overlooked by other charities.
“We’re just amazed at how much support we continue to receive from all the board sport lovers, and their families,” says Elea Faucheron when asked about this unique benefit drive. She explains the traditional 12 days of Christmas are all about “what my true love gave to me. We’re so thankful; we created the 13th day of Xmas so we could give back.”
“My grandma used to tell me the only difference between Men and Boys is the size of their Toys. She is so right. We’re just a big kid’s toy store. And we want to give every kid in Charleston, regardless of age, income or status, the chance to get a toy, stay active & keep healthy,” Adam Von Ins says. Air & Earth’s 13 Days of Xmas are focused on making toys available to those in need missed by traditional charitable drives. Faucheron and Von Ins urge those who know of someone in need of help this holiday season to contact them. In addition, they are helping local organizations including Windwood Farms, East Cooper Community Outreach, Louie’s Kids collect specific items such as weights, bands, jump ropes, exercise balls, basketballs, baseballs, football, bike helmets and more. Air & Earth are giving back in two ways:
1 - Active Green Toy Drive: Air & Earth support recycling, reusing and reducing by accepting used items. “We’re focusing on recycling stuff that helps kids get active,” Von Ins says.
“While the used items might not be unwrapped under the tree, it’s still a great opportunity for locals to clean house and help someone! For example, last year we collected used skateboards and gave them to kids who desperately wanted to skate, but had no chance at getting one. Even though it was used, they were so happy! And, it allowed donating families give without spending cash; one man’s junk is often another man’s treasure,” says Faucheron.
“Since our prime focus is helping kids be active, we are specifically searching for used sporting good items in good condition we can recycle,” Von Ins says. “We know there are plenty of locals with old stuff just gathering dust. If you have a skateboard, surfboard, skim board, body board, snowboards or kiteboard just sitting around, please donate!” says Faucheron. “We’re also collecting things associated with these sports: like used helmets, pads and wetsuits.”
Good Used / New Sporting Goods Items accepted include:
Ground Sports: Skateboards, Wave boards, Inline Skates & Longboards
Water Sports: Surfboards, Stand-up Paddleboards, Wakeboarding & Kiteboarding
Snow Sports: Snowboards & Snow Skis
Team Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer Ball and Volley Ball
Helmets, Pads, Wetsuits and any accessory complementing the above items
For those rainy days, you can also donate the following items. They must be new and in original packaging:
Board Games
Playing Cards
Art & School Supplies
Air & Earth are accepting donations from both individuals, and businesses. Von Ins says: “If you know kids needing toys, please contact us!”
2 - To help you get a new toy or a gift, Air & Earth will give a Free $5 gift card to each donator. They’ll also offer 13 bigger kid toys at drastically reduced pricing to help everyone! One item will be featured daily starting December 1. You can learn about each item online at CatchSomeAir.us. Air & Earth’s two-story surf, skate and kite sports center is located at 1313 Long Grove Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. For more information:
• Online: http://13days.catchsomeair.us
• Phone: 843-388-9300
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For Immediate Release: November 18, 2010
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