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June 10th, 2019 Wee Care Center: After I spoke today to the kids at the Wee Care Center they presented me with a thank you poster with each of their signatures on it. What a great inquisitive group. The places my skateboard has taken me and the people I have reached. It's my 17th year as a professional skateboarder, my full time gig. My real paycheck in what I do are things like this. Feeling grateful. 

June 6th, 2019 DreamWakers Speaking: Had a great time talking to Ms. Serreno's class at Richlands Middle School. So many great questions. Thank you DreamWakers for setting up another fun video chat event. Lots of events this summer, stay tuned! 

June 3rd, 2019 Yocaher Skateboards: Proud to announced I'm riding for Yocaher Skateboards out of Los Angeles, California. I've rejoined forces with them after many years. They made my first two pro model skateboards back in 2003 and gave me my first full page Transworld Magazine ads. With national distribution through all the big wholesalers, a great product, and an awesome group of people, it's a win win. Stay tuned for new photos, videos, and updates. 

April 17th, 2019 Florida Boys and Girls Club: Had an amazing time speaking to the Boys and Girls Club of Palmetto Florida. Everyone was very welcoming and assertive to my program. Many thanks to the staff and everyone at the club.Several exciting events ahead for summer 2019! 

April 5th, 2019 DreamWakers Speaking: I had a great time speaking today to Ms. Contton's class. It's been awesome working with DreamWakers reaching so many students through their hosted chat events. The students had great questions and positive energy. Lots more to come! 

March 14th, 2019 Champions Of Sports Museum: It's hard to put into words my attendance at the VIP reception for the opening of the Ohio Champion of Sports exhibit at the Ohio History Connection museum. It is surreal to be a part of the exhibit and unreal to see my skateboard shining proudly in an illuminated showcase. A flat screen plays the interview about my life filmed over a year ago. I can't believe it all came to fruition after two years in the making. To be beside only a selected amount of professional athletes chosen for this exhibit is truly an honor that I will remember for a lifetime. Many special guests attended this VIP reception, including my family, other athletes and the Ohio governor. There was even an appetizer named after me resting on a skateboard. My entire career as a professional skateboarder has led up to this moment and I am extremely humbled at this monumental milestone. 

January 15th, 2019 Big Wave: Fun in the '80s Exhibit: My exhibit Big Wave: Fun in the '80s begins it's tour now at the Wayne County Public Library until the end of February. The exhibit is located at the library in the central gallery. Go back to a neon time with objects that will totally bring radical and tubular memories from the gnarliest decade in history. Lots ahead for 2019. New board and bearing sponsor to be announced soon, stay tuned! 

January 1st, 2019 Happy New Year's Skate Jam: Brought in the new year skating with 16:15 and friends! Awesome time! First autograph of 2019 goes to Robbie with 16:15. Thanks for having a great event. 2019 has some great things in store, stay tuned! Doug 

November 5th, 2018 - Ohio History Museum: Today one of my pro model skateboards was handed over to the Ohio History Museum for their Champion of Sports exhibit about professional athletes. I'm still so honored to be a part of all this. It was strange to see them put on the gloves and wrap up my skateboard for their inventory in the museum. Special thanks to Eric and Lesley for driving all the way from Columbus to make this happen. Click here for more information on the exhibit. 

October 30th, 2018 - Jumpin' Pumpkins Readings: Had a great time reading my new kids book Jumpin' Pumpkins to a special group of students. It's been a blast this week visiting all these schools and sharing my new book with everyone. It's been awesome bringing my book to life with such a captive audiences. I love the process of writing and creating and having my work fall into the right hands. Inspiring and reaching people is the most important thing I can do. Always thankful and grateful to where my life has landed me. 

September 21st, 2018 - New Book!: My new book is called Jumpin' Pumpkins. It's my seventh book and my third kids book. It's hard to believe. I really enjoyed working on this project. I did the story and all the illustrations. It was a lot of hard work but I put my heart into and I'm happy how it turned out. The book is in major book stores or Click here to order direct. 

August 31st, 2018 - New Pro Model: Introducing my new pro model The Doug Brown Vice. This is my 16th pro model skateboard. It's hard to believe. Thank you so much to all the sponsors over the years that made this possible. The new deck will be available everywhere this September. Lots ahead stay tuned! 

August 12th, 2018 - Howard HCC Event: Had a great time at the Howard event with 16:15 complete with face painting, spray painting, games, food, good tunes, skate clinics, and great people. We only had a small cement pad to throw down our demo but it was a blast! The rain cleared away allowing us to speak, skate, and reach the community. 

July 17th, 2018 - Landwave Photo Shoot: Been on the road. Had a great photo shoot today at the Landwave Ramps headquarters. 5 hours in the sun skating all day with loads of different ramp setups. It's been a super busy month and I'm glad to say I made it to my 45th birthday. So much ahead, stay tuned! 

June 23rd, 2018 - Cardington Street Fair: Been on the road, lots of events. Had a great time today at the Cardington Street Fair. I've done this event for many years now. Thanks to everyone who came out to the event. 

June 21st, 2018 - National Go Skate Day: Had a great Go Skateboarding Day! The day started with an early meeting with the Ohio State History museum's crew to donate items of mine for their exhibit about professional athletes. Then it was direct to the Wooster Skatepark for the national Go Skateboarding Day event in my hometown of Wooster. What a great day. Thanks to everyone who came out - perfect weather, good vibes, good tunes, good food, and great skateboarding. 

June 11th, 2018 - Wee Care Center: I had a great time speaking to the children at Wee Care Center today. Nothing beats inspiring hope into young minds. They were such a great group full of enthusiasm and interest in my program. Thanks Jill Woods for making it all happen. 

June 6th, 2018 - Dream Wakers: Had a great time today speaking to Ms. Medukas' 4 & 5th graders at Scott County Schools in Virginia.It was their last day of school and it was an honor to speak to them. Special thanks to DreamWakers and Athletes for Hope for setting this all up. Busy June ahead, stay tuned! 

May 22nd, 2018 - Guys With Ties: Today I was the featured speaker at the "Guys with Ties" final event for Plain Local Schools and Marlington Local Schools at Middlebranch Elementary. It really was a super special group. The Guys With Ties program is for 3rd through 5th grade boys. Lessons are taught in everything from giving a proper handshake, setting goals, respecting others, and so much more. Their motto is Look good, Feel good, and Do good. What a great program to help these young men turned into young gentlemen. Many thanks to Kent Hamilton for reaching out to have me come speak and be a part of this special event. 

May 20th, 2018 - Mt. Vernon 16:15 Skate Competition: On the road. Had an amazing day at the Mt. Vernon skate competition with 16:15. Thanks to all the great skaters who came out for this event. We dodged the rain but pulled through with a full day of skating, great vibes, and great people. After the comp we all headed to the 16:15 headquarters and indoor skatepark for an unforgettable skate session. Thank you Robbie for the hospitality, food, and putting on an awesome event. June's a busy month with loads of event ahead, stay tuned.l 

May 9th, 2018 - Filming Movie: Will announce movie details soon. It will be in theaters nationwide in 2019. It's staring KJ Apa (Riverdale) and Maia Mitchell (The Fosters). Still more filming days to go. Today I was on the set for 11 hours. This is an exciting project to be a part of. Stay tuned! 

April 23rd, 2018 - Landwave Poster & Update: Stoked to be working with my new ramp sponsor Landwave as seen on Fuel TV. Lots ahead stay tuned! Love working with these great people and a great product. Click here to view the new promotional video. 

March 31st, 2018 - Zumba Fundraiser for the CAC: Had a wonderful time today doing two hours of Zumba for a great cause. 

March 2nd, 2018 - Ohio State History Museum: What a truly special afternoon. I had a film crew interview me about my life and my career. I will be part of the Ohio State History museum's exhibit about professional athletes. I had no idea of the size of this project. There will be a 15ft high photo of me with objects from my career and a flat screen playing my interview. I'm beyond honored to be a part of this. 

February 22nd, 2018 - Dover Public Library: Tonight was a really special evening at the Dover Public Library. Thanks so much to all those who attended and traveled so far to get there! 

February 19th, 2018 - WJER FM Interview: Had a great on-air interview today at WJER 100.9 FM radio promoting my new book and my event at the Dover Public Library this Thursday February 22nd at 6:30pm. It's gonna be a great time. Open to all ages. Hope to see you there! Click here for more information. 

January 22nd, 2018 - Landwave Pro Rider: Welcome to 2018! It's been an exciting time. I've be traveling a great deal. While at the Landwave headquarters seeing framed posters of myself in the hallway and offices, lots of love. Excited to start this new sponsorship partnership as a pro rider for the company. Lots of events and happenings to be announced soon! 

December 16th, 2017 - Christmas Preschoolers: Had a great time today reading my Christmas book to some very special preschoolers.This holiday season has been great! It's a time to reflect and a time to move forward. 2017 was a great year filled with events and purpose. Looking forward to new opportunities and adventures in 2018. 

December 7th, 2017 - A Christmas Reading: Had a great time doing my Christmas program at the Wayne County Public Library tonight! Thanks everyone for coming out and joining in the fun. Lots going on this holiday season. If you haven't checked out my Christmas book 'The Skater's Night Before Christmas' Click here to order. Stay tuned for updates. 2018 will be a great year! 

October 23rd, 2017 - Avondale School Athletes For Hope: Had a great time today speaking to the students at Avondale Elementary! They were a great energetic group. Many thanks to principal Milford, PE teacher Kent Hamilton and Athletes for Hope for making this happen. 

October 19th, 2017 - Clevnet Film Shoot: Clevnet and the Wayne County Public Library filmed me yesterday to be part of a video promoting the importance of libraries in communities. I've been staying busy with a lot of new projects and events ahead. Stay tuned! 

October 3rd, 2017 - Historical Society: The Historical Society contacted me about having some items of mine from my career for their permanent collection. Today I got to drop off the items and have a private tour. I'm so honored to be a part of this. I remember going on a field trip in grade school to visit the Historical Society. I never imagined I would end up in their permanent collection. Many warm thanks to David Broehl with the Historical Society. 

September 30th, 2017 - Dream Big at North Lake: Had such a great time today speaking at North Lake. Thanks to the Richland Outreach Center for all your help. Special thanks to Robbie and crew with 16:15 Skate. Thanks to Jack Browning and the Kidz Roc youth group. It was awesome to speak to so many different ages and walks of life. There was a special energy in the air. All positive vibes. Everyone left with a smile on their face, including me. Days like today are a reminder of why I do what I do. Reaching others, inspiring, and planting seeds of hope and optimism. 

September 27th, 2017 - Athletes For Active Communities Week: Had a blast today speaking to the kids at Melrose Elementary. As a member of Athletes For Hope I'm joining their efforts for Athletes for Active Communities week. This is a joint initiative between Athletes for Hope, Marathon Kids, and Active Schools to help children become more physically active. Lots of upcoming events, stay tuned! 

July 23rd, 2017 - Richland Outreach Center: Had a great impactful event at the Richland Outreach Center yesterday. What an amazing group of people. Special thanks to Kidz Roc, Robbie Bonar, Jack Browning, and everyone at the Richland Outreach Center for making this all happen. This was a special afternoon I will never forget. 

June 24th, 2017 - Cardington Street Festival: Had an amazing weekend on the road. Just today I skated four different skateparks. The Cardington Street Festival was a blast. It was a long hot day of skating and meeting lots of different people. I even got to do some street juggling and demos with bmx rider and juggler Wes Bourne. Many more events ahead, stay tuned! 

June 21st, 2017 - National Go Skateboarding Day: Go Skateboarding Day was awesome today in my hometown of Wooster. Skated non-stop from 12-9pm with great vibes and great people. I was glad I chose to spend the day in the town I began skating in back in 1986. 

June 15th, 2017 - Wayne County Public Library: What a great evening speaking at the Wayne County Public Liibrary. I was welcomed with open arms to an electric audience of all ages. Thanks to all the people that drove so far to hear me speak. Looking forward to summer 2017. Until next time! 

June 1st, 2017 - Historical Society: Just found out today that one of my pro model skateboards and two of my books will be part of the Historical Society's permanent collection. It's gonna be a great summer of events, stoked. 

May 23rd, 2017 - Visiting The Tomorrow Center School: I had a great time speaking to the students of the Tomorrow Center. It was their last day of school and I was stoked to send them off to summer with my program. They were so receptive and energetic towards me. Thanks to the faculty and students for making this such a memorable time. Lots of events lined up for this summer! Stay tuned. 

May 19th, 2017 - Speaking at the Village Network:Had an amazing time speaking to the receptive audience today at the Village Network. Many thanks to everyone and the faculty for making it such a great visit. 

May 14th, 2017 - New Boombox Pro Model: Stoked to announce my 15 pro model will be released this month with Outbreak Boards. I've been busy as can be skating and doing speaking events. My new book Speedy Entry has been reaching a lot of people and I'm beyond thrilled about this. Stay tuned for more news on upcoming spring and summer events. Lots ahead! 

April 9th, 2017 - 27 Years Ago Today: Today I honor my mother's memory. 27 years ago today she passed away. This photo was taken today. The sun is shinning with a hidden cloud above. I'm skating for her on this day. Skateboarding was there for me back then and is still here for me today. The medallion graphic on my skateboard is a photo of the actual medallion necklace my mother used to wear throughout her life. My father gave it to her as a gift many years ago. God I miss her. I'm fully alive and live life to the fullest to honor her. I keep her spirit alive through everything that i do. 

April 2nd, 2017 - Shelby Dream Big: What an amazing evening speaking in Shelby. Thanks to everyone who came to the event. Was stoked how far some people traveled to see my program. Thanks to Connie and everyone at the Church of the Nazarene for setting this all up.Many more event ahead stay tuned! 

March 21st, 2017 - Waynce County Schools Career Center: Had a great time speaking to the students of the Wayne County Schools Career Center. Spoke to to two large assertive groups. Thank you Lexi Hartman and the faculty of WCSCC for setting it all up! Had a great book signing last weekend at the Student Parent Teacher's Association event. Lots of speaking engagements and events ahead stay tuned! 

February 16th, 2017 - New Book Speedy Entry On Sale Now!: Speedy Entry - Advice for the rebel with a cause teenager. New Book Available Now! Click here to order direct. Doug Brown used to get detentions as a teenager for skateboarding in school. Now he's asked to skateboard and speak in schools. This professional athlete, author, and motivational speaker tugs at heart strings with advice for the struggling adolescent. Not far removed from those years, Brown relates his own life experiences with powerful words of wisdom. 

January 28th, 2017 - CAC Zumba Fundraiser: Had an amazing Zumba fundraiser for the CAC. Thanks everyone for coming out and supporting this cause! Special thanks to Deb Galaz and all the instructors for their time! 

December 16th, 2016 - STEAMM Academy Hartford Middle School: I can't say enough great things about the STEAMM Academy that I spoke to today. It was a long drive and an early 8am speaking engagement with the students but it was well worth it. They were such a great energetic group and receptive to my program. Many thanks to Bernie Caldwell and the staff at Hartford middle school for everything. It's visits like this that are a constant reminder of why I do what I do. 

December 15th, 2016 - Wooster Library Christmas Reading Program: Had a great time at the Christmas reading tonight! Thank you to everyone who came out to join in the fun. It was great to see so many smiling faces. It was a wonderful evening. Tomorrow morning I will be speaking to the students of STEAMM Academy with my Dream Big program. 

December 7th, 2016 - Christmas in Cardington and Book Signing: Just got home from an amazing evening at the Christmas in Cardington event. Thanks to everyone who came out to the library book signing! Was great to see so many happy faces with so much Christmas in the air. Was great traveling on the snowy roads to Cardington for the book signing at the library. I passed through the neighboring town of Mt.Gilead where my parents grew up and fell in love. The warm sentimental memories and feelings I had while visiting there filled me up with joy. I also visited my mother's grave in that town. A lot of what I do is to honor my mother's memory and to keep her spirit alive. Today was a special day for many reasons. 

November 29th, 2016 - STEAMM Academy at First Glance Skatepark: Had a great time today with the students of STEAMM Academy at First Glance Skatepark. Their class project was to build their own skateboards and learn the physics behind skateboarding. As a reward in completing the class project their teacher loaded them up in a bus and had me join them in a great skate session. Next week I will be speaking to the whole student body as an assembly with my Dream Big program. Many thanks to coach Caldwell and all his students, and everyone at First Glance. - Doug 

October 20th, 2016 - Lady Mustang Soccer Academy: I had an amazing time speaking to the Lady Mustang Soccer Academy today. What a great group! Many thanks to coach Felton and coach Church for setting it up. Wishing them all the best this season. - Doug 

October 8th, 2016 - Rotary Club Speaking and More.: I had a wonderful time speaking to the Rotary Club. It was an honor to speak to so many of the community's business and professional men and women. Summer 2016 was amazing! So many great events and travel. Spoke to lots of Boy's & Girls Clubs past month along with a book signing and some children's hospital visits. I was stoked to go the premiere of Ron Howard's Beatles Documentary Eight Days a Week. I'm still skating strong all the time. Lots ahead, stay tuned! - Doug 

July 26th, 2016 - Akron Children's Hospital Visit: Today I went to Akron Children's Hospital to visit a very special young man named Zeke. Less than a week ago he was in an awful skateboard accident. Today I was able to hopefully bring some encouragement and smiles into his day. His mother and aunt made the surprise visit happen. I'm always grateful to do visits like this. I assured Zeke and his family that I will always be there for them if they need me. I assured him that adversity and these hard times will only make him stronger and to not let this accident define who he is and will become. My dad was a doctor, my mom was a nurse, my brother is a doctor. I was the black sheep till I figured out being a pro skater gave me a microphone to reach others. I wasn't just speaking at schools, libraries, and detention centers. I was entering hospitals because of my skateboard. So now after years of doing these hospital visits my family apple hasn't fallen so far from the tree. Getting a smile and thumbs up from Zeke made the trip today worth while. 

July 21st, 2016 - Zumba with ESPN Paula: Another packed day. Tonight I made an appearance at the Z Factory Zumba dance studio with Paula Jacobs instructor for ESPN. Paula and her crew took me out to dinner after Zumba in downtown Southington. Was the best way to end today, many thanks. I'm back in my hotel for a good nights rest. Many thanks to Janet from Play it Again Sports for making this weeks adventure happen! : 

July 20th, 2016 - Waterbury Boys & Girls Club, Children's Hospital Visit, In-Store Signing: Today started with speaking at the Waterbury's Boys & Girls Club. What a great group! I had spoke here a few times before and each time the groups get bigger. After my speech and autographs it was straight to St. Mary's Children's Hospital to bring some smiles to some very special kids. Janet from Play it Again Sports and I share a common passion of making a difference in the life of a child. One young man in particular we saw named David plays wheelchair basketball and wants to be a motivational speaker. His family was so appreciative of our visit. Many thanks to everyone at CCMC for letting us come and bring some smiles to those in need. After the events today it was perfect to finish the evening off at Southington's Play it Again Sports in-store signing. Many thanks to everyone that traveled near and far to meet me. Made a lot of new friends and fans. After the signing we all headed to Dominoes in Southington. Janet had all her employees join us for a fun celebratory VIP dinner. The managers had a table just for us including a nice welcome message for us on their wall. I'm now back at the hotel for a nice workout then off to bed. 

July 19th, 2016 - Taft Summer Enrichment Academy: Last night I flew from Cleveland airport to Hartford Connecticut to meet Janet from Play it Again Sports for some great events. Checked into my hotel suite and it was lights out. After waking up and free breakfast I was picked up at the hotel from the PIAS crew and headed to speak to the students of Taft boarding school summer program in Watertown Connecticut. What a great group! The kids were so receptive and tuned into my program. This place has a remarkable campus. They treated myself and the PIAS crew to a nice lunch. Many thanks to Janet and everyone at Taft for having me come speak. Back to the hotel then dinner with the crew. Tomorrow I'll be speaking to a Boys & Girls Club then visiting the Connecticut Children's hospital. Till then! 

July 16th, 2016 - Day of Hope Walk 2016: I had an amazing day speaking at the Day of Hope Walk 2016! So many amazing people, teams, friends, fans, and positive energy. Many thanks to Hope For This Step for putting this all together! Stepping together through suicide, & overdose awareness, and prevention. Ending the event with everyone lifting up balloons at the top of the hill, amazing. Each balloon had something written on it to honor those who are no longer with us. I was very honored to be able to come speak today. Many thanks. 

July 14th, 2016 - Knights Field YMCA Summer Camp: Had a great time doing my Dream Big presentation to the YMCA campers today! What a great receptive group! Summer is in full swing! So many events ahead, stay tuned! Doug 

July 13th, 2016 - The Spot YMCA Summer Camp: Lots of smiling faces at today's speaking engagement at The Spot YMCA summer camp. I had my 43rd birthday a few days ago. Hard to believe. I feel great! This summer marks my 15th year as a professional skateboarder. I never thought I would be where I am today. Never let anyone take away that dream from you. Chase your dream for the right reasons. Believe me, the true paycheck in life has nothing to do with dollars, fame, or status. In life pay it forward, give back, reach out, care, and make a difference. 

June 28th, 2016 - Cardington Street Fair: Had such a great time at the Cardington Street Fair last weekend. Thanks to all the people and skaters that came to join in the fun. Cardington is a town that is close to Mt. Gilead where my parents fell in love and grew up. It's always magical to go back and revisit. I've been invited back to Cardington for over ten years now to this event. The people in the community are awesome. To have the mayor of Mt.Gilead and Cardington and the chief of police come up to me and shake my hand and thank me for coming to town and working with all the kids, awesome. There is something special in the air there. Till next time! Doug

June 9th, 2016 - Boys and Girls Club:What a fantastic day speaking to the Boys and Girls Club! Summer is off to a great start with loads of speaking events ahead. Of all the organizations I work with the Boys and Girls Club of America has given me the most opportunities to speak and reach out to the youth across the nation. Feeling grateful. 

June 8th, 2016 - Dream Big Library Event: What a great day! Many thanks to all those who came to my book signing event at the Cardington Library. There were so many electric smiles and positive vibes. There was a sentimental spark in the air with this little town being steps away from Mt. Gilead where my parents fell in love and where all my family roots are based. My great aunt Jeanne made a surprise appearance and it meant a lot to me. After the event the mayor requested to visit with me about updates to their local skatepark then I finished off the day skating with the local skaters. Tomorrow I'm heading back to my hometown to speak to the Boys and Girls Club. No need to unpack the gear! Till next time! 

May 23rd, 2016 - Riverview Elementary: I had a great afternoon speaking to the students of Riverview Elementary in Munroe Falls today. What a great group! Many thanks to the Riverview PTA for making it happen. Lots of smiles and inspired kiddos! So much happening this summer with the release of my 5th book and events. Stay tuned! - Doug 

May 11th, 2016 - ABC Skateboard Day, New Kids Book!: Adventure from A through Z with a fun optimistic skateboarder. Spend the day learning the alphabet while making good choices along the way. Proud to announce my new children's book ABC Skateboard Day will be in stores next week! This has been a big project of mine I've been working on for sometime now. I did all 26 illustrations and put my heart into this. You can order directly from www.dougbrownbooks.com All copies from that site will be personally signed. - Doug Brown 

April 16th, 2016 - Holly House Fundraiser: Today I will be making an appearance and doing a book signing at the Holly House fundraiser. The Holly House Project is awesome. They help the homeless and provide affordable housing options for families. Stoked to be working with the Wayne Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition. This is the logo I created that they chose to use. Where there are drugs in a community there is human trafficking. This is a huge problem that needs addressed and too many communities are pushing this issue to the side. Stay tuned for more information about Watch and what you can do to get involved. Many thanks to Mary Anne Belanger, The Children's Advocacy Center and One Eighty. - Doug 

April 13th, 2016 - Child Abuse Prevention Month: Today I'm skating in blue! Today is WEAR BLUE Day for Child Abuse Prevention Month. This is an annual statewide awareness campaign to encourage Ohioans to wear blue to show support for preventing child abuse and neglect. Please support our voiceless victims by wearing blue! Also had a great time walking in the "Walk for Child Abuse" with Wayne County Children Services and the Wayne County Children's Advocacy Center. We can't forget that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and never forget the small acts that help protect children and strengthen families. We must do all we can to prevent the abuse and neglect of children. - Doug 

March 10th, 2016 - Fundraisers and More!: It's been a busy few months. I'm still skating all the time, no slowing down. Excited with the news that Outbreak Boards will be releasing my new pro model this spring in celebration of my four year sponsorship with the company! Very thankful for Matt and all the crew at Outbreak for all their support. I've been doing a lot of different events from partaking in Zumba fundraisers to speaking all over the place, and donating countless items from my career to raise money for several causes. A few weeks ago I had the chance to visit Edgewood middle school. I was there back in 1987-88. Was surreal to walk the halls again. They arranged for me to visit and help out a very special student as an interventionist. Happy to help out West Hill Baptist Church by donating some signed goods for their fundraiser. Many thanks to Jenn Joy for setting it up! It was rewarding doing a book signing with the Student Parent Teacher Organization fundraiser. I proudly continue to wear more hats than just "skateboarder" I'm now a member of the Opiate Task Force and the Circle Coalition. It's been awesome being involved in this type of outreach and I'm thankful my skateboarding career has led me here. - Doug 

Deccember 16th, 2015 - A Christmas Reading: What an amazing night. So many thanks to the friends and families that came out to my Christmas Reading. So many hearts filled the room and special moments transpired for me and hopefully my audience. Many thanks to Javin Ware and Carissa Engle for their contributions to the evening. This was a night I will always cherish and remember! - Doug 

December 15th, 2015 - Book Reading with the Latchkey Kids: What a great afternoon reading and speaking to the Latchkey Kids and the Giggle Group at Wooster Township school. Things have been very busy with my new children's book The Skater's Night Before Christmas. So much planned for 2016, stay posted! - Doug 

December 11th, 2015 - Chirstmas in Cardington: Had an amazing day yesterday at the Christmas in Cardington book signing event! I got to bring my father. What made the visit so special was the neighboring town of Mt. Gilead is where my parents grew up and we got to visit and even stop by my mother's grave. My dad hadn't been back to the area in some time. He ran into a lot of people from his past in Mt. Gilead and even at the book signing. To hear the old stories was heart warming. Was glad to have him beside me on this adventure. Thanks to all the friends and fans that came out and joined me in this special evening I will always remember. - Doug 

December 5th, 2015 - Make A Wish Zumbathon: Had an amazing time this afternoon at the Make a Wish Zumbathon. Happy to donate some toys and my new children's book to benefit the Wayne County Children's Services Make a Wish program. - Doug 

November 19th, 2015 - Women's Empowerment Gradution Ceremony: I had an amazing afternoon speaking at the Women's Empowerment graduation ceremony. What a great group and very proud of these ladies for their achievements. It was an emotional speech that left many in tears and even I got choked up. Speaking of my mother and her achievements pushed me to go many places in my messages I delivered. Was also great to see so many important community members that support this group. Was honored to be invited to speak. Many warm thanks. 

November 7th, 2015 - The Skater's Night Before Christmas: New Christmas book now available! My new Skater's Night Before Christmas can be seen in the December issue of Thrasher Magazine. Click here to order direct. What's that? The sound of a skateboard on top of the roof being pushed by a reindeer hoof? Santa Claus is delivering his toys in a brand new way. He's loaded up skate goodies to the brim of his sleigh. This year Christmas will sparkle a surprise. When you peek out to see Santa you may not believe your eyes 

October 30th, 2015 - The Doug Brown DVD Box Set. Click here to order directly through the official online shop. 

October 10th, 2015 - Shelby Skate Comp. Had a great event today in Shelby. I've done events all over the country, big and small. But it's always these smaller towns that have the biggest pulsating hearts. I got the chance today to meet some special families that shared their stories. I met foster kids and kids going through adversity. After the event I had so many parents give me a sincere handshake of gratitude for me being there. Hopefully today I've planted some seeds of inspiration and hope. Thanks to Lamar Melton, Connie Adams, and photographer Brandon Baker for the photos. So much ahead, stay tuned! 

September 18th, 2015 - Athletes for Hope "Active Schools Week": Had a great afternoon today visiting Melrose Elementary in my hometown for Athletes for Hope's "Athletes for Active Schools" week. Special thanks to Mrs. Stoops and her fourth graders for having me join in their gym class! Thanks everyone who joined in the all-star lineup of athletes, charities, and fans for the AFH Twitter chat event. Lots ahead, stay tuned! Doug 

September 5th, 2015 - Fall Fest 2015: What a great day at the office! The first annual Fall Fest was a success! Thanks everyone for coming out today in the blistering temperatures and making it such a great time. Also thanks to Wooster Skateshop and Zakk Sheehan for putting this all together. Lots of smiling faces and some seriously good shredding! Stay tuned! Doug 

September 1st, 2015 - Ripclear New Sponsor: Proud to announce one of my new sponsors is Ripclear out of Oregon. Lots of things planned with these folks! Click here to read the Ripclear interview. So much ahead on the radar! I've been busy skating more than ever. Till next time! Doug 

August 29th, 2015 - Connecting by Wheels: I met a lot of people today at the Holmesville Homecoming but no one had as big of a smile as my buddy Elijah. I told him about some people I knew out west that were in wheel chairs that rode skateparks, he was all about it. Our wheels connected us. Till next time! Doug