Surf Expo, Eastern Skateboard Supply, Team Pain, and the Board Retailers Association teamed up at Surf Expo's September trade show in Orlando, Florida to benefit our friend, Ray Underhill. The Decked Out silent auction was located near the bustling Volcom Mini Ramp and gathered more than 85 one-of-a-kind skate decks. These decks, painted by a spectrum of artists from around the country, were then bid upon by exhibitors and buyers during the first two days of the show, with the proceeds benefitting Underhill.

Ray is a big part of the skate industry, and after being diagnosed in 2006 with a brain tumor, the former Powell pro and member of the Bones Brigade is receiving successful treatment. However, the travel and medical expenses are more than what a normal family can afford, and we, his friends, co-workers, fellow skaters, and human beings would like to do what we can to help out in this stressful time.

Board Retailers manned the space and set up the auction, which ran Friday and Saturday of Surf Expo. Hundreds of people stopped by to check out the artwork. Bids, starting at $25, quickly became $100 and $200 for bidder favorites. By auction’s end on Saturday afternoon we raised almost $4,000. Add in the funds left over from Eastern’s original donation and the grand total nudged up to $4268 for the Underhill family.

While the auction is over, it's not too late for you to become involved. Log on to rayunderhill.com for a staus report on Ray and also for complete updates on other ways the friends of Ray and the skate industry are standing by his side.


Decked Out: A Silent Auction Benefitting Ray Underhill

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