Tag Archives: Philanthropy

Could you spare a moment?

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Starting a charitable organization from the ground up is tough, and I encounter obstacles everywhere I look. The way it’s going, I’ll be several months behind schedule with products and marketing, but I had anticipated struggles, as I do in all things. If it weren’t for the good it does for those in need, I don’t think I could motivate myself to continue. To be clear, I have no current donors and do everything out of pocket.

For almost a decade now, I’ve freely offered my writing to anyone in need of a little catharsis. I’ve shown time and time again that you can struggle openly with things like depression and disappointment without it being the end of you, or defining you as a person. I’ll continue to do this until I can’t any longer, whether anyone reads or not, and regardless of whether anyone sees fit to support my many and varied efforts. I just ask that you consider it, and keep in mind that even two dollars a month from a stranger makes a world of difference for someone like Lucas, and all the people he helps in turn.

Thank you for taking the time to read, and my apologies for coming on a bit strong. I’ve felt like a life raft on the Titanic lately.

Warm regards,

Justin Clapp – Lloyd

Stability

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Well, I’m healing up alright. My knee is finally strong enough to trust it. It rained almost every day since I slammed, so I didn’t actually lose time to the injury. Decent little silver lining, eh? Now that I’m mobile again, I have to start arranging days to film some street skating. I lined up the best locals I know, so I’m looking forward to it. If you dig the idea of being featured, let me know at mongolloydskates@gmail.com

If you want to support the project and help get underprivileged folk on the path to a stable living, consider becoming the first member of our Patreon crew.


P.S. – It doesn’t matter where you’re from, or who you are. We welcome all types at Mongo Lloyd and Melo.

Taking root.

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I’ve almost got the first big batch of products ready for my web-store, and Lucas is making great progress on the Brazilian side of things. I think I mentioned before that he has an interview coming up with the country’s biggest television broadcaster, to talk about our work helping underprivileged people across the globe get involved in the skateboarding community/industry. If anyone wants to help support the cause, a small monthly pledge to our patreon would go a long ways toward expanding our efforts. The first tier is only two dollars a month ($24 CAD for a whole year). It would cover some of the cost of things like heat transfer vinyl, shirts and other products, as well as payments to skaters, like Lucas. If you can’t, I understand, and ask only that you consider sharing the page with others instead. Thanks as always for reading. I hope you’re doing well, and staying healthy.

Warm regards,

J.C. Lloyd

Aspire

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Moving forward, one foot before the other

Everything in steps

New ground covered

Not so caught up looking back

Distractions start to fade

Each time I look up, the world around me seems to change

It seems like I’m finally gaining momentum with my skate (boarding) company. I officially registered the business, and the skater I sponsored has some pretty big opportunities coming his way. Foremost is an interview with Rede Globo (Brazil’s top television broadcaster), and a potential feature in a magazine. Following all that, he’ll be hosting a competition in December. On my end, I’ve been in touch with some bands and got the go ahead to use some great music for a couple potential projects. Additionally, I managed to get a handful of decent boards ready. I just need to finish applying the top coats. Wish me luck, and scroll around my website if you haven’t already.

P.S. If you have even a couple dollars a month to spare, it would go a long ways in helping more people like Lucas. I know it’s out of character for me to start asking for money after nearly a decade, but it isn’t really for me, or for the writing I publish here. Thank you for reading, if you made it this far.

Warm regards,

J.C. Lloyd