Through a relationship with Charity Folks, a leading online marketplace for nonprofit fundraising, the AST Dew Tour will auction off memorabilia and experiential items from Dew Tour athletes and partners. All proceeds from the online charity auction will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland.
The AST Drops In auction will begin today, Monday, June 4. Fans can log on to charityfolks.com/astdropsin to bid on rare action sports collectibles ranging from two-time Dew Cup winner Ryan Sheckler’s autographed skateboard, which he will be using in competition at the Panasonic Open, to an autographed helmet from 2006 BMX Dirt Dew Cup champion and Ohio native Anthony Napolitan. Fans can also bid on one-of-a-kind, experiential items, such as a personal FMX pit tour and track walk that includes four Action Zone passes (VIP reserved seating at Finals) and exclusive AST Dew Tour merchandise. All memorabilia auctions for the Right Guard Open will close on Monday, July 23 and bidding for all Right Guard Open experiential items will close by Wednesday, July 18.
“AST Drops In is proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland,” said Wade Martin, president and general manager of the AST Dew Tour. “It’s rewarding for the Dew Tour and its athletes to have the opportunity to give back to the communities that host our events.”
"I'm excited to be a part of AST Drops In and work with the Dew Tour and it's partners to give back to local children's charities," said AST Dew Tour BMX athlete Steven McCann. "I would encourage everyone to log on to the auction, start bidding and help support the kids of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland."
“The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland are thrilled with and very thankful for the opportunities provided to our members by the AST Dew Tour,” said Kara Copeland of the Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland. “Keeping kids engaged in positive programming and encouraging an active lifestyle are of great importance to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland in continuing our mission of enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible adults.”