About SkateMD The SkateMD program was created as our heartfelt response to a viral video of a hate crime against a teenager with Autism. Has something ever bothered you so much that you needed to take action immediately? That's exactly what happened one pivotal evening; "M" and "D" talked and cried on the phone and SkateMD was born. SkateMD is a Northern California-based non-profit (tax-exempt status pending) founded by Melanie Tillotson (the “M”) and Andrea “Drea” Bibelheimer (the”D”). Inspired by each other’s personal passions and contributions to at-risk children and those with special needs, Melanie and Drea joined forces as “partners in kind” with a mission to heal hearts by spreading kindness and skateboarding to special populations of children facing developmental, physical, emotional or family challenges. As members of skateboarding families and strong advocates of kindness, Melanie and Drea set out to empower children with exercise, positive interactions and fun while increasing tolerance, compassion and support within the community. Our one-on-one skateboard clinics provide a safe and accepting environment for children ages 5-17 to experiment with skateboarding, to fine-tune existing skateboarding skills, or to just have fun. Volunteer licensed physical therapists are available at our clinics to support volunteers and children. http://www.skatemdhh.com/donate.html
