Live Like Ralph - Skate Fundraiser in Memory of Talented Artist & Skateboarder

Skate Fundraiser in Memory of Talented Artist & Skateboarder

UK couple fundraise to help skateboarders in memory of their talented 26-year-old son Ralph Roberts THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF A SKATEBOARDING ENTHUSIAST, WHO DIED SUDDENLY AT THE AGE OF 26, HAVE LAUNCHED AN APPEAL TO HELP OTHER SKATEBOARDERS AND CREATIVES IN HIS MEMORY.

Ralph Roberts, who worked as a graphic artist for Vans, was 26-years-old when he died suddenly at his parents’ home in Lytham-St-Annes in January this year. His parents Neil and Fiona Bayntun-Roberts have launched a JustGiving appeal to raise money to help others in Ralph’s memory. “We were amazed at the outpouring of love,”says Neil. “But we weren’t surprised because Ralph was one of the most caring, giving and generous people. He always took the time to support others. His overriding loves were skateboarding and creativity and his talents were admired by the skate community, which brought him so much joy, freedom and the means to express himself.” The appeal called LIVE LIKE RALPH aims to: n Help build and repair skate parks n Provide skate equipment to underprivileged kids n Encourage more females to skate with confidence n Support creatives - there will be a shop on the site selling artwork by Ralph’s peers www.livelikeralph.com www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ralph-roberts